| Stereolab |
From south London, Stereolab wear their John Cage and John Cale influences on their sleeves, but within a short time-span have amassed an impressive body of work. The principal mover is Tim Gane, who was at first joined by his girlfriend Laetitia Sadier. Tim gave the band its name, after an obscure offshoot of 60s folk label Vanguard (it has also been stated that the title was taken from a hi-fi testing label). 
T he Groop Played Space Age Bachelor Pad Music was released in March 1993, with Duncan Brown joining on bass and ex- Microdisney guitarist Sean O'Hagan also guesting. This set was the closest to ambient soundscapes, à la Martin Denny or Arthur Lyman, that they had yet come. 1996's excellent Emperor Tomato Ketchup (the title was taken from a Japanese cult movie) was another mix of melodies that crept under the skin. It is almost irrelevant that many could not understand the French lyrics, such was the strength of the songs. Stereolab, with all their influences, from the sparse sounds of Moondog to the gentle side of Nico 's Velvet Underground, remain hauntingly original and one of the most rewarding acts of the 90s. Ever prolific, they released the dance-orientated Dots And Loops in 1997, indicating a willingness to experiment with their established sound. You know Kid Loco from his Roxy gig a couple months back, this should be a strange and cool party. Last update: 09-11-2008 04:38
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