
From the start Stereolab's Chemical Chords jumps right into the tranquil and melodic electro-funk that makes it such a catchy and pleasurable listen. The melodies are unique, hitting surprising note after surprising note. For the most part the songs are short and sweet, and the beats rarely deviate throughout the song. The charm of Stereolab is the mixture of these steady beats and the artful layering of electronics, horns, strings, and guitars. With many albums, it is clear on which side of the happy-sad spectrum it can be categorized. This one was [...]