New Subscriber Playlist: “Oscillations From the Space Age Batchelor Pad”

It’s hard to believe that it’s been 15 whole years since Stereolab’s last album, but this past May, the beloved group finally returned with the critically acclaimed Instant Holograms on Metal Film.

To mark such a momentous occasion, this month’s playlist — titled “Oscillations From the Space Age Batchelor Pad” — features 22 songs taken from throughout the group’s extensive catalog, which contains eleven studio albums as well as numerous compilations, singles, and B-sides.

Accompanying the playlist is the latest episode of my “Playlist Breakdown” podcast, in which I spotlight one of the playlist’s songs and why it’s so special, interesting, and/or meaningful. This month’s episode focuses on “Miss Modular,” a perfect showcase for Stereolab’s ability to blend pop melodies and avant-garde experimentation.

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