Switched On
Stereolab · 1992
44 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-pop and krautrock, layering hypnotic rhythms with playful melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic soundscapes for exploration
- dynamic flow with peaks
- hypnotic rhythms for focused listening
- playful melodies for bright moods
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, linear tracks
- seek immediate, high-energy bursts
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1992, 'Switched On' marked Stereolab's debut album, showcasing their unique fusion of indie rock and experimental pop. At this point, the band was establishing themselves within the UK music scene following their formation in 1990, building on their early sound from previous EPs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tortoise· The High Llamas· Broadcast
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Super-Electric 5:23
- 2 Doubt 3:25
- 3 Au Grand Jour' 3:28
- 4 The Way Will Be Opening 4:07
- 5 Brittle 3:47
- 6 Contact 8:17
- 7 Au Grand Jour 3:40
- 8 High Expectation 3:32
- 9 The Light That Will Cease to Fail 3:23
- 10 Changer 4:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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