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Laminations
Pop · 1996 · 4 tracks · 19m

Laminations

Stereolab

A four-track snapshot of mid-nineties retro-futurism. Hypnotic motorik pulses and vintage synthesizers create a lush, bilingual urban dreamscape.

1996 · Elektra

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A sophisticated, intellectual dreaminess that feels both vintage and futuristic.

Moments Worth Listening For
The interlocking synth patterns that build into a dense, shimmering wall of sound during the title track.
The transition from a steady motorik pulse into a more abstract, floating bridge where the vocals become purely textural.
The way the bassline anchors the airy, bilingual vocal harmonies, providing a rhythmic weight to the otherwise ethereal production.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Laminations sound next to the rest of Stereolab's catalogue?

Dreamy+1.0σ

Dreamy saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

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