So for this concert series piece, I will be discussing Stereolab. Don't know them? Well, you should! These guys have been around for close to two decades, and they've even had their worst emotions tested when one of Stereolab's members, Mary Hansen, was tragically killed a few years ago. They have a new album out now, and are touring in support of it, so being a decade-plus-long fan? I had to go. I'll be showcasing a few songs of theirs, but also I will be talking a little about their opening band, Le Loup.

First up is "French Disko". This tune was originally just a single, but was later included on Stereolab's second compilation of Switched On, titled Refried Ectoplasm. This sounded just as good Monday night as it did when I first heard it over a decade ago.
Follow the links below for treats off of ETK that I mentioned earlier. "Les-Yper Sound" is just one helluva cool rollin' track. Mellow, yet it rocks. "Les Yper-Yper Sound" is essentially a live remix on BBC Radio that was included on the box set Oscillons From The Anti-Sun. Sick sick track.
[Download Stereolab-Les-Yper Sound]
[Download Stereolab-Les-Yper-Yper Sound]
I've just got to share another vital Stereloab track. "Diagonals" from Dots and Loops is chill... Loungey... Whatever you want to call it, it's a great cut for playing at a house party that's made up of people older than 25. This track essentially defines the sound they took on starting with this album.
[Download Stereolab-Diagonals]
As I mentioned, the band Le Loup opened for Stereolab. They could easily be signed onto the DFA label with what I saw Monday, and they're a good reason people should check out the opening bands. They had a very unique sound to them, which contrasted with Stereolab's, but complemented it at the same time. Good choice by the 'Lab having these guys open up for them!

Here is a sample of what you will hear from Le Loup. And below that? Links to buy all of these fine products! Because buying this stuff helps keep it alive!
Le Loup - We Are Gods! We Are Wolves!
1 comment:
Buggery. I had to sell my ticket for the Stereolab concert that, as I type this, is happening directly across the street. Booooo. Excellent blog about an excellent band, thanks! And thanks for kicking me while I was down.. unintentionally of course.
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