Sounds of the Satellites
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| Released | 24 February 1997 | |||
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| Length | 76:52 | |||
| Label | Too Pure | |||
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Sounds of the Satellites is the second studio album by the English band Laika. It was released on 24 February 1997 by Too Pure.[3]
Critical reception
[edit]| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| The Boston Phoenix |  [5] |
| Entertainment Weekly | A−[6] |
| The Guardian | [7] |
| Muzik | 7/10[8] |
| NME | 5/10[9] |
| Pitchfork | 7.3/10[10] |
| Q | [11] |
| Rolling Stone | [12] |
| Vox | 7/10[13] |
Rob Brunner of Entertainment Weekly said, "Sounds of the Satellites' entrancing blend of heavy bass, gurgling electronics, and moody melodies – sung with low-key intensity by former Moonshaker Margaret Fiedler – is rich enough to hold your attention even when it doesn't move your feet."[6] Jason Ankeny of AllMusic wrote that the album "is even better than its predecessor, a simultaneous expansion of the band's sonic palette and a brilliant refinement of their past innovations."[4]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Margaret Fiedler and Guy Fixsen
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Prairie Dog" | 4:56 |
| 2. | "Breather" | 7:16 |
| 3. | "Out of Sight and Snowblind" | 5:27 |
| 4. | "Almost Sleeping" | 6:54 |
| 5. | "Starry Night" | 3:19 |
| 6. | "Bedbugs" | 5:52 |
| 7. | "Martinis on the Moon" | 1:43 |
| 8. | "Poor Gal" | 3:08 |
| 9. | "Blood + Bones (Moody Mix)" | 4:37 |
| 10. | "Shut Off / Curl Up" | 5:36 |
| 11. | "Spooky Rhodes" | 6:17 |
| 12. | "Dirty Feet + Giggles" | 21:47 |
| Total length: | 76:52 | |
Personnel
[edit]Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.[14]
Laika
- Margaret Fiedler – vocals, sampler, guitar, bass guitar, Minimoog synthesizer, drums, trumpet, engineering, mixing
- Guy Fixsen – vocals, sampler, guitar, bass guitar, Minimoog synthesizer, drums, trumpet, engineering, mixing
- Louise Elliott – flute
- Lou Ciccotelli – percussion
- Rob Ellis – drums, prepared piano, percussion, backing vocals
Additional musicians
- Alonso Mendoza – vibraphone
Production
- Jai Williams – mixing (assistant)
- Liam Molloy – mixing (assistant)
- Tony Cousins – mastering
Design
- Laika – layout
- Rachel Fixsen – original snowdome artwork
- John Summerhayes – photography
References
[edit]- ^ Zuffanti, Fabio (22 March 2020). "Il dream pop in 10 dischi fondamentali". Rolling Stone Italia (in Italian). Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ Brown, Connor; Giovannini, Donny; Keys, Alex; Terich, Jeff (19 September 2013). "10 Essential Trip-Hop Albums". Treble. Retrieved 10 July 2024.
- ^ a b c "Laika – Discography". Too Pure. Archived from the original on 1 July 1998. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ a b Ankeny, Jason. "Sounds of the Satellites – Laika". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ Tweney, Chris (7–13 November 1997). "Laika, Sounds of the Satellites (Too Pure/Sire)". The Boston Phoenix. Vol. 26, no. 45. p. 47. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
- ^ a b Brunner, Rob (28 November 1997). "Sounds of the Satellites". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ Sweeney, Kathy (28 February 1997). "Laika: Sound of the Satellites (Too Pure)". The Guardian.
- ^ Bush, Calvin (March 1997). "Laika: Sounds of the Satellites (Too Pure)" (PDF). Muzik. No. 22. p. 131. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 April 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ Beaumont, Mark (22 February 1997). "Laika – Sounds Of The Satellites". NME. Archived from the original on 2 October 2000. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ Wisdom, James P. "Laika: Sounds of the Satellites". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 2 June 2001. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ Johnson, Mike (February 1997). "Laika: Sounds of the Satellites". Q. No. 125.
- ^ Vincentelli, Elisabeth (11 December 1997). "Laika: Sounds of the Satellites". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 23 August 2002. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ Cox, Tom (April 1997). "Laika: Sounds of the Satellites". Vox. No. 78. p. 102.
- ^ Sounds of the Satellites (liner notes). Laika. Too Pure. 1997. PURE 62.
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External links
[edit]- Sounds of the Satellites at Discogs (list of releases)
