Sound-Dust
by Stereolab
Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Spin
    60
    These airy confections of analog-synth purrs and Chicago brass and Laetitia Sadier's obliquely humanist lyrics are distinguishable from one another by tone palette more than by hooks or style. [Oct 2001, p.126]
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  2. Urb
    60
    Listeners hoping for a radical departure from previous outings may be disappointed to find that the disc doesn't necessarily break new ground... [Sep 2001, p.152]
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  3. Playlouder
    60
    Offers the sound of Stereolab doing what they do best. Love it or hate it, it won't alter the world, it just is.
  5. Blender
    60
    This collection seems less pointlessly abstract than 1999's similarly staffed Cobra and Phases. [Aug/Sep 2001, p.130]
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  6. Armchair DJ
    50
    Much of the music's electronic undertow has receded, leaving Laetitia Sadier and Mary Hansen's airy melodies and counter-melodies stranded in gassy lounge-pop compositions that sound merely retro instead of retro-futuristic.

Awards & Rankings

91
#91 Most Discussed Album of 2001

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User Score
7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 19 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 19
  3. Negative: 5 out of 19
  1. JonathanG
    Feb 20, 2006
    10
    By far Stereolab's most interesting and emotional work. Amazing structural development, with interesting polyrhythms. The brilliance of By far Stereolab's most interesting and emotional work. Amazing structural development, with interesting polyrhythms. The brilliance of this is hidden just below the surface. Don't listen to the lazy critics who overlook this album.… Full Review »
  2. LeonardoF
    Oct 25, 2005
    10
    we'll miss you, mary.
  3. MattV
    Mar 13, 2004
    10
    my favourite album of all time...absolutely beautiful...
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