Pulse of the Early Brain – Switched On Volume 5
Stereolab · 2022
115 min · 21 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-pop, motorik rhythms, and playful experimentation that defines Stereolab's sound.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- wave-like pacing encourages immersion
- headphone detail hunting experience
- playful experimentation with rhythms
- long-form pieces for deep listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- need straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 2, 2022, 'Pulse of the Early Brain – Switched On Volume 5' is part of Stereolab's ongoing exploration of their extensive catalog. This album comes after a series of reissues and live performances, marking their return to the studio after a hiatus since 'Electric Music for the Mind and Body' in 2018. The band continues to refine their unique fusion of pop and experimental sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tortoise· The High Llamas· Broadcast
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Simple Headphone Mind 10:46
- 2 Trippin’ With the Birds 21:01
- 3 Low Fi 5:22
- 4 (Varoom!) 9:19
- 5 Laisser‐faire 4:35
- 6 Elektro (He Held The World In His Iron Grip) 8:01
Disc 2
- 1 Robot Riot 2:56
- 2 Spool of Collusion 2:13
- 3 Symbolic Logic of Now! 4:05
- 4 Forensic Itch 3:06
- 5 Ronco Symphony (demo) 1:00
- 6 ABC 5:16
- 7 Magne‐Music 3:53
- 8 Blaue Milch 4:58
- 9 Yes Sir! I Can Moogie 1:03
- 10 Plastic Mile (original version) 6:34
- 11 Refractions in the Plastic Pulse (Feebate mix) 7:51
- 12 Unity Purity Occasional 2:18
- 13 The Nth Degrees 4:14
- 14 XXXOOO 1:10
- 15 Cybele’s Reverie (live at the Hollywood Bowl) 5:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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