Stereolab - Cobra And Phases Group Play Voltage In The Milky Night (2 LP)
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Incredibly, this album is often ignored in the fantastic Stereolab collection. It's a lengthy, mesmerizing blend of electronics and jazz, and Pitchfork's 3.4 rating upon release didn't exactly encourage those already hesitant about the album's concept. Yet, I believe this is one of Stereolab's finest works, and it astonishes me how Dots and Loops is praised while this gem is dismissed. Every aspect of this album resonates with me, feeling like a natural evolution of their sound. Calling it “overindulgent” is unfair to a band exploring the limits of their music. Completely captivating, this record is a brilliant experiment for Stereolab, and this original pressing is absolutely perfect.
The main album is absolutely fantastic, and it comes with such a wealth of fascinating extra content that it could be a central piece in any Stereolab collection.
Word on the street is that this isn't truly a Stereolab album. It seems some incredibly witty folks with spare studio time cooked up the definitive Stereolab spoof, right down to the Earth shoe brown and burnt orange album art... After giving it a listen and being fans of détournement, Stereolab figured it'd be a fantastic Situationist prank to put it out via their major label, thereby dodging the production expenses. Though it's never been confirmed, ex-members of the Alan Parsons Project and Pablo Cruise might've been involved. Ideal art piece to tuck between your vinyl copy of Mort Garson's "Mother Earth's Plantasia" and Keith Sanborn's rendition of "The Society of the Spectacle" on VCR tape. RATING: Six thumbs way up! You gotta have this on the original UK vinyl for the ultimate aesthetic vibe.
Amazing audio, captivating and out of this world. I just can’t wrap my head around why this album was criticized when it came out, it’s definitely one of Stereolab’s finest, and this version brings it to life. The entire 17 minutes of Blue Milk is mesmerizing and nothing like you’ve heard before. This is an ideal set for anyone wanting to grasp the true greatness of Cobra and Phases Group.
This re-release is an eye-opener! The audio quality is crisp, spacious, and full of depth. 'Blue Milk', aside from being the longer version, features a distinctly different mix, truly showcasing Jim O Rourke's outstanding production skills. In my opinion, this sounds even more impressive than Emperor Tomato Ketchup in the same collection. It's fantastic to see this album -unfairly criticized by reviewers upon its launch- receive the top-notch treatment it deserves.
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| 31 Mar 2025 | £29.99 | €36.34 |
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| 7 Mar 2026 | £32.49 | €34.97 |