Dots and Loops | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Studio album by Stereolab | ||||
Released | 22 September 1997 (UK) | |||
Recorded | March 1997 – April 1997 | |||
Genre | Art pop, electronic, space age pop, lounge, exotica, krautrock | |||
Label |
Elektra (US) Duophonic (UK) |
|||
Producer | Andi Toma, Stereolab | |||
Stereolab chronology | ||||
|
Professional ratings | |
---|---|
Review scores | |
Source | Rating |
AllMusic | |
Chicago Tribune | |
Entertainment Weekly | A |
The Guardian | |
Los Angeles Times | |
NME | 8/10 |
Pitchfork Media | 8.5/10 |
Rolling Stone | |
Spin | 8/10 |
The Village Voice | B |
Dots and Loops is the fifth studio album by British alternative rock band Stereolab, released in September 1997. Andi Toma and Jan St. Werner of Mouse on Mars contribute to several tracks, and the album was co-produced by Andi Toma with the band. The song "Parsec" was used in the launch of the Volkswagen New Beetle.
All tracks written by Tim Gane and Lætitia Sadier, except where indicated.