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Sound-Dust

Stereolab · 2001

63 min · 12 tracks · indie rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-pop, lounge, and electronic textures infused with Stereolab's signature cool detachment.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • dynamic journey through sound
  • headphone detail hunting experience
  • playful yet cool detachment

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek immediate gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Sound-Dust' is Stereolab's sixth studio album and follows their critically acclaimed 1999 record 'Dots and Loops'. At this point, the band was refining their unique sound while navigating a shift in the music landscape influenced by the rise of indie rock. The album showcases their continued evolution as they experiment with complex arrangements and instrumentation.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Black Ants in Sound-Dust 1:58
  • 2 Space Moth 7:35
  • 3 Captain Easychord 5:33
  • 4 Baby Lulu 5:13
  • 5 The Black Arts 5:12
  • 6 Hallucinex 3:55
  • 7 Double Rocker 5:33
  • 8 Gus the Mynah Bird 6:10
  • 9 Naught More Terrific Than Man 4:10
  • 10 Nothing to Do With Me 3:38
  • 11 Suggestion diabolique 7:52
  • 12 Les Bons bons des raisons 6:43

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