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Refried Ectoplasm

Stereolab · 1995

63 min · 13 tracks · indie rock

A vibrant blend of avant-pop and experimental sounds, weaving together eclectic rhythms and melodic ingenuity.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
  • eclectic rhythms for attentive listening
  • climactic build rewarding patience
  • vibrant sounds for curious minds

Maybe skip if you want

  • dislike lengthy exploratory tracks
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Refried Ectoplasm' was released in July 1995, Stereolab had already established themselves as a significant force in the indie rock scene with their previous album, 'Transient Random-Noise Bursts with Announcements.' This compilation captures the band's innovative sound during a period of increasing popularity and creative exploration, as they began to influence the post-rock movement.
Stylistic neighbors
Tortoise· The High Llamas· Broadcast

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Harmonium 5:55
  • 2 Lo Boob Oscillator 6:36
  • 3 Mountain 4:05
  • 4 Revox 4:13
  • 5 French Disko 3:35
  • 6 Exploding Head Movie 4:48
  • 7 Eloge D’Eros 3:52
  • 8 Tone Burst (Country) 2:12
  • 9 Animal or Vegetable (A Wonderful Wooden Reason) 13:32
  • 10 John Cage Bubblegum 3:18
  • 11 Sadistic 2:36
  • 12 Farfisa 2:23
  • 13 Tempter 5:52

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