“Ping Pong” is an explicit restating of Marxist theory concerning the relationship between economic cycles and war cycles. Sadier’s lyrics, in both French and English, often read like highly condensed sociological texts, standing in deliberate and distinct counterpoint to the lush hedonic pop sound of the band. It was the lead single from Mars Audiac Quintet and peaked at No. 45 on the UK Singles Chart, Stereolab's biggest hit.
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“Ping Pong” is an explicit restating of Marxist theory concerning the relationship between economic cycles and war cycles. Sadier’s lyrics, in both F… read more
“Ping Pong” is an explicit restating of Marxist theory concerning the relationship between economic cycles and war cycles. Sadier’s lyrics, in both French and English, often read like hi… read more
Stereolab are a UK-based band whose style, mixing 1950s–1960s pop and lounge music with the “motorik” beat of krautrock, was one of the first to which the term “post-rock” was applied. People frequently refer to their style as being "avant-pop." They are noted for the use of vintage keyboard instruments like Moog synthesizers and Vox and Farfisa organs. Stereolab is also notable for founding their own record label, Duophonic Records, with a grant from UK charity The Prince’s Trust. The band is often referred to as “The Groop” by their fans (and in the title of their song “… read more
Stereolab are a UK-based band whose style, mixing 1950s–1960s pop and lounge music with the “motorik” beat of krautrock, was one of the first to which the term “post-rock” was applied. Peop… read more
Stereolab are a UK-based band whose style, mixing 1950s–1960s pop and lounge music with the “motorik” beat of krautrock, was one of the first to which the term “post-rock” was applied. People frequently refer to their style as being &q… read more
