Oscillons from the Anti-Sun
Stereolab · 2005
201 min · 45 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of pop melodies and experimental soundscapes that transcend traditional genre boundaries.
Why this album works
'Oscillons from the Anti-Sun' is significant for its exploration of innovative sonic textures and its contribution to the post-rock movement, receiving positive reviews from outlets like Pitchfork. The album's unique blend of styles helped maintain Stereolab's reputation as influential figures in indie rock and electronic music, appealing to both critics and a dedicated fanbase.
- Career context
- By the time 'Oscillons from the Anti-Sun' was released in April 2005, Stereolab had established themselves as pioneers of the avant-pop genre with several acclaimed albums. This record came after their notable 2003 album 'Margerine Eclipse', marking a continued evolution in their sound and approach to songwriting, integrating more electronic elements and complex arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Muse· Radiohead· Robbie Williams· Depeche Mode· Ellie Goulding· Manic Street Preachers· Ed Sheeran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Fluorescences Standout 3:23
- 2 Allures 3:29
- 3 Fruition 3:50
- 4 Wow and Flutter 3:07
- 5 With Friends Like These Standout 5:50
- 6 Pinball 3:13
- 7 Spinal Column 2:53
- 9 Golden Ball 6:26
- 10 Cybele’s Reverie 2:55
- 11 Nihilist Assault Group (Parts 3, 4, 5) Standout 7:12
- 12 Off‐On 5:24
Disc 2
- 1 Jenny Ondioline 3:53
- 2 Young Lungs 6:33
- 3 Escape Pod (From the World of Medical Observations) 3:57
- 4 Moodles 7:23
- 5 You Used to Call Me Sadness 5:10
- 6 Captain Easychord 2:53
- 7 Les Aimies des mêmes 3:55
- 8 French Disco 4:26
- 9 Transona Five (live) 5:42
- 10 Moogie Wonderland 3:34
- 11 Canned Candies 4:13
- 12 Narco Martenot 4:23
Disc 3
- 1 The Noise of Carpet (US single) 3:07
- 2 The Free Design 3:45
- 3 Les Yper Yper Sound 5:18
- 4 Pain et spectacles 3:31
- 5 Ping Pong (original version) 3:03
- 6 Long Life Love 7:06
- 7 Jenny Ondioline (alternate version) 6:08
- 8 Heavy Denim 2:49
- 9 Brigitte 5:46
- 10 Miss Modular 4:13
- 11 Soop Groove #1 13:06
Disc 4
- 1 Jenny Ondioline (UK promo) 3:50
- 2 Ping Pong (UK promo) 3:01
- 3 Wow and Flutter (UK promo) 3:05
- 4 Cybele’s Reverie (UK promo) 3:07
- 5 Fluorescences (UK promo) 3:23
- 6 Miss Modular (UK promo) 4:14
- 7 The Free Design (UK promo) 3:48
- 8 The Noise of Carpet (US promo) 3:26
- 9 French Disko (The Word) 3:21
- 10 Cybele’s Reverie (Later With Jools Holland) 3:43
- 11 Les Yper Sound (Later With Jools Holland) 4:12
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