Not Music - Stereolab
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  • Band members: Laetitia Sadier, Simon Johns, Tim Gane, Joe Watson
  • Summary: The 10th studio album from the British post-rock band sticks to the formula that contributes to its longevity--synth-laden instrumentation and experimental dream-pop over delicate female vocals, containing tracks from previous sessions.
  • Record Label: Drag City
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Alternative Pop/Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Electronic, Indie Pop, Post-Rock, Experimental Rock
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  1. Positive: 17 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 25
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  1. Billboard.com
    Nov 29, 2010
    84
    This is Stereolab for the age of the short attention span; but if it's a swan song, it's just as representative of the band's body of work as anything in its 20-year catalog.
  2. Filter
    Dec 22, 2010
    80
    It's heady stuff with plenty of detours and time changes.
  3. The Wire
    Dec 22, 2010
    80
    The polished arrangements, alien harmonies and attention to detail that have characterised Stereolab output over the years are all present and to the usual high standard. [Nov 2010, p.60]
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  4. Uncut
    Dec 20, 2010
    60
    Though this showcases the group;'s customary modular wit, it doesn't give Laetitia Sadier much to work with tune-wise. [Dec 2010, p.106]
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    From the Chemical Chords recording sessions, the tunes on Not Music have the same great production and artistic flavor. In places, the sounds broaden out a bit into new territory, but the overall effect still astounding. These guys remain the best kept "secret" in all of alternative music.… Expand

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