Margerine Eclipse
by Stereolab
User Score
8.7

Universal acclaim- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15

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  1. PeterB
    Jan 1, 2005
    10
    Their previous nonchalance in dishing out all sounds demure and French has transformed into a tornado of joy in this album. I only wish Mary were still around; she's the only thing that prevented this from surpassing Sound-dust as their best album ever.
  2. MartinF
    Feb 6, 2004
    10
    I've tended to view each successive Stereolab album as building on what we already know. Contrary to most 'Lab fans' opinion, I believe that their Chicago connections with members of Tortoise actually brought something new to the table, and really felt that until now their landmark albums were Dots & Loops and Sound-Dust. Margerine Eclipse could so easily have been a I've tended to view each successive Stereolab album as building on what we already know. Contrary to most 'Lab fans' opinion, I believe that their Chicago connections with members of Tortoise actually brought something new to the table, and really felt that until now their landmark albums were Dots & Loops and Sound-Dust. Margerine Eclipse could so easily have been a let-down since it's on such a modest scale by comparison. In reality it actually sounds after a few listens like the best batch yet.… Expand
  3. ObrigadoT
    Feb 7, 2004
    10
    Glorious. The groop never fails to disappoint. Beautiful sound - and love to the infinite universe. Mary we love you.
  4. Elliott
    Feb 1, 2004
    10
    Fantastic. It merges all elements of previous albums into something altogether brilliant. "Need to Be" and "Margerine Rock" are absolute masterpieces.
  5. chrisd
    Jan 29, 2004
    10
    a return to form for a band that never really strayed from the form they invented (or neatly co-opted from great sources) in the first place. as great an album as any of their others; if you dig the 'lab sound, this will not disappoint.
  6. peterh
    Mar 23, 2004
    9
    This is an excellent album that most critics won't give the time it takes to listen and appreciate it's intricate melodies, rhythms and overall inventiveness. And it's really their loss.
  7. LeonardoF
    May 15, 2005
    10
    Just can't get tired of it.
  8. BenjaminBunny
    Dec 13, 2004
    7
    Sterolab just started repeating themselves after "Dots & Loops" (their last really great record), so if you liked "Cobra & Phases Group" or "Sound Dust" you'll like this 'cause it's practically the exact same album. A good one, but a samey one.

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Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. PopMatters
    90
    This is without question their finest hour since the classic Emperor Tomato Ketchup.
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  2. Entertainment Weekly
    91
    Wonderful.... It's like greeting old friends who'd been held hostage by free-jazz-playing aliens for seven years. [23/30 Jan 2004, p.99]
  3. Urb
    70
    The band is crisp and tight, with daring songwriting and arrangements. [Mar 2004, p.111]
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