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Not Music

Stereolab · 2010

56 min · 13 tracks · indie rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-pop and experimental sounds with hypnotic grooves and whimsical melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • whimsical melodies with hypnotic grooves
  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • playful experimentation throughout tracks
  • engaging headphone detail exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Upon releasing 'Not Music' in 2010, Stereolab was well-established as pioneers of the post-rock genre, following their acclaimed albums like 'Margerine Eclipse' (2004). This album marked a return after a brief hiatus and showcased their continued evolution in sound while maintaining their signature mix of pop sensibility and intellectual rigor.
Stylistic neighbors
Tortoise· The High Llamas· Broadcast

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Everybody's Weird Except Me 3:34
  • 2 Supah Jaianto 5:07
  • 3 So Is Cardboard Clouds 3:49
  • 4 Equivalences 2:23
  • 5 Leleklato Sugar 3:04
  • 6 Silver Sands (Emperor Machine mix) 10:20
  • 7 Two Finger Symphony 3:47
  • 8 Delugeoisie 3:41
  • 9 Laserblast 3:25
  • 10 Sun Demon 3:18
  • 11 Aelita 3:49
  • 12 Pop Molecules (Molecular Pop 2) 2:03
  • 13 Neon Beanbag (Atlas Sound mix) 7:57

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