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» Stereolab - Not Music

Ok… those who know me also know that I think Stereolab is pretty much the greatest band in the world. I’ve seen them several times, and have every recording they’ve released. Somehow they’ve managed to make repeated trips to the same well and always come back with something great… album after album.

In April of last year, Stereolab announced an indefinite hiatus. And to be honest, after catching them on their last tour, and hearing the last album, Chemical Chords (both disappointing), I thought it may actually be time.

But Not Music  (which was actually intended to be a “sequel” to Chemical Chords, as it was recorded during the same sessions), is much more exciting and adventurous… reminding me that Stereolab can always find a way to offer a new twist on their signature sound.  No… it’s not as good as Emperor Tomato Ketchup, Dots & Loops, or Margerine Eclipse, but it’s solid Stereolab… which is already more original and interesting than the vast majority of bands out there. They may never write another Fluorescences, or Cybele’s Reverie, but I do hope they’re not done.