Stereolab's 1998 Singles and Rarities Compilation Aluminum Tunes: Switched On Volume 3 on 3LP.
An entry point to their motorik soundworld, a remastered triple vinyl edition of Aluminum Tunes: Switched On Vol. 3, a compilation of Stereolab singles and rarities, originally issued in 1998. It's reissued alongside vinyl editions of the companion volumes Switched On Volume 1, Refried Ectoplasm: Switched On Vol. 2, and a 4CD box set anthology of all three volumes. Hosting some of the band's finest moments, the Switched On compilations act as a true testament of Stereolab's reputation as one of the truly greatest groups of the '90s and beyond.
Stereolab is an influential and experimental alternative music band that originated in London, England. Formed in 1990, the group was known for its unique fusion of various genres, including indie pop, krautrock, lounge, and electronic music. Stereolab's sound often featured lush and melodic arrangements, incorporating vintage synthesizers, rhythmic grooves, and bilingual lyrics.
The band is led by the core members Laetitia Sadier and Tim Gane. Stereolab's discography includes albums such as "Transient Random-Noise Bursts with Announcements," "Emperor Tomato Ketchup," and "Dots and Loops." They gained acclaim for their experimental approach, blending retro influences with modern production techniques. The band became influential in the indie and alternative music scenes, leaving a lasting impact on the development of experimental pop and post-rock genres.
LP1
- Pop Quiz
- The Extension Trip
- How To Play Your Internal Organs Overnight
- The Brush Descends The Length
- Melochord Seventy-Five
- Space Moment
- Iron Man
- The Long Hair Of Death
- You Used To Call Me Sadness
- New Orthophony
LP2
- Speedy Car
- Golden Atoms
- Ulan Bator
- One Small Step
- One Note Samba / Surfboard
- Cadriopo
- Klang Tone
LP3
- Get Carter
- 1000 Miles An Hour
- Percolations
- Seeperbold
- Check And Double Check
- Munich Madness
- Metronomic Underground (Wagon Christ Mix)
- The Incredible He Woman