Recorded 1999 Artist Stars of the Lid Producer Stars of the Lid | Length 42:07 Release date 7 December 1999 Label Sub Rosa | |
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Released December 7, 1999 (1999-12-07) Avec Laudenum
(1999) The Tired Sounds Of...
(2001) Genres Ambient music, Drone music Similar Stars of the Lid albums, Ambient music albums | ||
Stars of the lid avec laudenum 1999 lp
Avec Laudenum is the fifth studio LP released by Stars of the Lid. It was originally released on Sub Rosa in 1999 and then re-released on Chicago indie Kranky in late 2002. The title translates as "With Laudanum", laudanum being an opiate. The first three tracks are three sections of one long piece but, while within the minimalist vein, they have some variation and movement. The final two, individual tracks are more minimalist than the former and create a "floating bliss" atmosphere. By the time of this recording, band members Adam Wiltzie and Brian McBride were residing in Brussels, Belgium, and Los Angeles, California, respectively. It is reported that a vast proportion of this album was recorded through mail, with ideas being sent back and forth between the duo.
Contents
Stars of the lid the atomium part 1
Critical Reaction
The album was generally praised by critics. John Bush, writing for Allmusic, stated:
Track listing
- "The Atomium, Part One" – 5:32
- "The Atomium, Part Two" – 10:43
- "The Atomium, Part Three" – 6:17
- "Dust Breeding (1.316)+" – 9:08
- "I Will Surround You" – 10:28
Songs
1The Atomium - Part 15:32
2The Atomium - Part Two10:43
3The Atomium - Part Three6:16