I discovered Stereolab last year after some recommendations on here (Scrote deserves particular mention I recall). I started with Sound Dust, which I think is a brilliant pop album and followed up with Dots and Loops and Emperor Tomato Ketchup. I understand that the latter in particular is generally considered to be one of their best but Sound Dust remains my favourite, even though critical opinion on it appears to be divided.
Anyway, I had a bit of an itch I needed to scratch and thought I'd explore the catalogue a bit more, so I bought Mars Audiac Quintet and Cobra and Phases. The former has a strong 'motorik' Krautrock sound which I have enjoyed but Cobra and Phases is really blowing me away. Again, this one wasn't particularly well received as far as I can gather - is there a pattern here perhaps? I wondered if anyone else here knows and enjoys this album. I have seen the 'boring long track', Blue Milk, singled out for particular criticism but I love it - I'm a massive Magma fan so a bit of repetition doesn't scare me! Also, is it just me or is there a hint of Starship Trooper in the following track, Caleidoscopic Gaze?
I have probably reached the point where I'm going to end up getting everything I can get my hands on now, but I'll be all ears if anyone can suggest what to get next.
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