What stands out whilst listening to the album is the sense of occasion that the music provokes, orchestral elements including brass and strings mixed with electronic synths create an inspiring and powerful sounding combination.
By the time we reach ‘equivalences’’ the tone has changed by some measure, the sunshine, happy electric pop has been placed to one side and a slightly darker and understated sound has taken hold momentarily; in many ways this highlights the joining of Stereolab’s earlier sounds with the slightly new direction in which ‘Not Music’ is taking them.
Laetitia Sadier’s delicate vocals work their magic yet again and inspire a dreamy atmospheric sensation, the fusion of the heavily layered, and sometimes chaotic, electronic pop with the restrained mellow timbre creates a highly unique and capturing sound.One aspect that is apparent, whether you are an avid fan of Stereolab or a first time listener is the sheer musicianship. The complicated combinations produced within these synth soaked melodies animate a real appreciation of music itself; something with is sometimes lost in other genres or styles.
‘Not Music’ may be a little too much for some people to listen to on a regular basic, their experimental, alternative sound could prove slightly overwhelming, however for the unadulterated musicianship Stereolab’s newest endeavour is a very worthwhile listen.
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