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Sound-Dust
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0075596267625
Label: Elektra / Wea
Manufacturer: Elektra / Wea
MPN: 62676
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Elektra / Wea
Release Date: August 28, 2001
Studio: Elektra / Wea
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Editorial Review:
On their 12th release, art-pop act Stereolab float deeper into the post-rock atmosphere. They still draw from Ennio Morricone and Henry Mancini when creating their own fantasy soundtracks, but Sound-Dust lacks the dynamic interplay that invigorated Cobra and Phases Group Play Voltage in the Milky Night. The disc is all easy-listening lounge that's almost too gentle on the ears. There are no urgent sonic experiments, and only three tracks really spark to life: "Spacemoth," "Captain Easychord," and the Kubrick-inspired "Gus and the Mynah Bird." "Easychord" is the catchiest song on the album, containing the CD's most ebullient melody-emitting, warped, country-twanged notes. Beyond that, Stereolab fans should prepare for a very sedate, mature affair. --Jennifer Maerz
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Unjustly Dissed
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Prior to purchasing "Sound-Dust", I read several reviews that hinted at Stereolab treading old ground. I'm not sure exactly what these snobs were expecting, but what I got is a beautiful, magical album that gets better and better every time I hear it.
Now I'm not going to lie, the album won't surprise you too much if you're familiar with their work of the late 90's and early aughts. But they add so much to it. There are moments of pure audio bliss. I liked this album quite ... Read More
Rating:  - Worth your time if you already love Stereolab..
I have loved Stereolab for many years, and I have been listening to them since high school, for about 10 years now. I first saw them at 16 when they toured with the High Llamas (release of dots And Loops) and have always been a favorite band of mine. In my eyes, quite possibly, the best indie pop band ever, and they always have the best cover artwork, and song titles. This was the last release with original band member, singer/guitar player Mary Hansen. If this was the first album by them that I ... Read More
Rating: - Took me about 3.5 years to finally get it
But now I do. I would say there are 9 good songs on this album. For a couple of years I would have said there were 2 good songs on here, Naught More Terrific than Man and Nothing to do with Me.
But really listening to this, I just have to shake my head at the sheer genius of Tim Gane. It really is a shame that such crap is on the top 40 these days when there is so much better out there. Like this.
Great music is still being produced folks. It is just much more difficult to find ... Read More
Rating: - Worth the effort it might take
Ever have one of those albums?
An album where you spin it a few times and a few songs might sink-in, but the majority seem wrapped in gauze? Then-- ONE DAY -- it hits you, the genius behind the songs, the hidden melodies, the amazing musicianship?
That was my experience with this album. It took 2 years of (very) sporadic listenings to suddenly be hit in the head with just how flat-out AMAZING this album is. A few songs are easy and accessible (ie. "Captain Easychord"), while others ... Read More
Rating: - A Must for Sereolabers
Not sure what some of the reviewer's here are talking about. This is simply put, a fantastic album. If you consider yourself one of those who can see the rich brilliance of stereolab's offerings throughout the years, then you've got to get it. It flows, it's moody, funky, and lovely.
Baby Lulu is currently my fav, but they're all complex and original enough that it takes me a while to realize each songs awesomeness. Newbies can try Emperor Tk or Dots and Loops, but real fans shouldn't miss this.
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