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 01. "Neon beanbag" 02. "Three women" 03. "One finger symphony" 04. "Chemical chords" 05. "The ecstatic static" 06. "Valley hi!" 07. "Silver sands" 08. "Pop molecule" 09. "Self portrait with "electric brain"" 10. "Nou vous demandons pardon" 11. "Cellulose sunshine" 12. "Facial dream of a thing" 13. "Daisy click clack" 14. "Vortical Phonotheque" 15. "The nth degree" 16. "Magne-music"
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| | Description: | Special import edition of the UK band's 2008 album includes two bonus tracks ('The Nth Degree' and 'Magne-Music') and is housed in a paper sleeve. Being released by the iconic legendary label 4AD, Chemical Chords is a collection of purposefully short, dense, fast Pop songs brimming with Motown-like drums, Baroque-Pop brass and string arrangements and etched with some of their most eloquent, mellifluous vocal performances to date, it is, nonetheless, classic Stereolab; like all their best work, a perfect equipoise between an implausibly cool past and a shamelessly exotic future. Limited to 2500 units. 4AD.Comes in a standard jewel case. Tracks 15 & 16 are bonus for this edition.
Recorded and mixed at Instant Zero 2007. Extra recording at Press Play. Mastered at Calyx Mastering, Berlin.
Art at Intro.
?&© 2008 Duophonic UHF Disks under exclusive license to 4AD.
"Chemical Chords" is a captivating album by the influential Anglo-French band Stereolab, released in CD format. Known for their unique blend of avant-pop, krautrock, and electronic influences, Stereolab have been pioneers on the alternative music scene since the early 1990s. "Chemical Chords," originally released in 2008, showcases their signature sound: lush arrangements with intricate melodies and hypnotic rhythms that invite listeners into a world both retro and futuristic. The album stands as one of their most accessible yet sophisticated works, highlighting Laetitia Sadier?s ethereal vocals and Tim Gane?s inventive production. Over their career, Stereolab have earned critical acclaim for albums like "Emperor Tomato Ketchup" and "Dots and Loops," cementing their place as innovators in modern music.
The CD is produced by 4AD/Beggars Group/Indigo?renowned labels celebrated for championing groundbreaking artists across genres. With decades of experience shaping independent music culture worldwide, these labels are synonymous with quality releases from acts such as Cocteau Twins, Pixies, The National (4AD), Adele (Beggars Group), or innovative distribution through Indigo. | | | No. of tracks: |
16 |
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05919522 |
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