Sounds of the Satellites is the second studio album by British band Laika. It was released through Too Pure in 1997.
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| Released | 24 February 1997 | |||
| Length | 76:52 | |||
| Label | Too Pure | |||
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Critical reception edit
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
| The Boston Phoenix |  [2] |
| Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
| Entertainment Weekly | A−[4] |
| The Guardian | [5] |
| Muzik | 7/10[6] |
| Pitchfork | 7.3/10[7] |
| Rolling Stone | [8] |
Rob Brunner of Entertainment Weekly said, "Sounds of the Satellites' entrancing blend of heavy bass, gurgling electronics, and moody melodies — sung with low-key intensity by former Moonshaker Margaret Fiedler — is rich enough to hold your attention even when it doesn't move your feet."[4] Jason Ankeny of AllMusic wrote that the album "is even better than its predecessor, a simultaneous expansion of the band's sonic palette and a brilliant refinement of their past innovations."[1]
Track listing edit
All tracks are written by Margaret Fiedler and Guy Fixsen
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Prairie Dog" | 4:56 |
| 2. | "Breather" | 7:16 |
| 3. | "Out of Sight and Snowblind" | 5:27 |
| 4. | "Almost Sleeping" | 6:54 |
| 5. | "Starry Night" | 3:19 |
| 6. | "Bedbugs" | 5:52 |
| 7. | "Martinis on the Moon" | 1:43 |
| 8. | "Poor Gal" | 3:08 |
| 9. | "Blood + Bones (Moody Mix)" | 4:37 |
| 10. | "Shut Off / Curl Up" | 5:36 |
| 11. | "Spooky Rhodes" | 6:17 |
| 12. | "Dirty Feet + Giggles" | 21:47 |
| Total length: | 76:52 | |
Personnel edit
Credits adapted from liner notes.[9]
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Laika
Additional musicians
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Production
Artwork and design
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References edit
- ^ a b Ankeny, Jason. "Sounds of the Satellites – Laika". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ Tweney, Chris (10 November 1997). "Laika: Sounds of the Satellites (Too Pure/Sire)". The Boston Phoenix. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2009). "Laika". The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-972636-3. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ a b Brunner, Rob (28 November 1997). "Sounds of the Satellites". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
- ^ Sweeney, Kathy (28 February 1997). "Laika: Sounds of the Satellites (Too Pure)". The Guardian.
- ^ Bush, Calvin (March 1997). "Laika: Sounds of the Satellites (Too Pure)" (PDF). Muzik (22): 131. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 April 2022. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ Wisdom, James P. "Laika: Sounds of the Satellites". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 2 June 2001. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ Vincentelli, Elisabeth (11 December 1997). "Laika: Sounds of the Satellites". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 23 August 2002. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
- ^ Sounds of the Satellites (liner notes). Laika. Too Pure. 1997. PURE 62.
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External links edit
- Sounds of the Satellites at Discogs (list of releases)