Sounds of the Satellites

Sounds of the Satellites is the second studio album by British band Laika. It was released through Too Pure in 1997.

Sounds of the Satellites
Studio album by Laika
Released	24 February 1997 (1997-02-24)
Length	76:52
Label	Too Pure
Laika chronology
Silver Apples of the Moon (1994) Sounds of the Satellites (1997) Good Looking Blues (2000)
Singles from Sounds of the Satellites
"Almost Sleeping" Released: 1997 (EP) "Breather" Released: 1997 (EP)

Critical reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[1]
The Boston Phoenix	[2]
Encyclopedia of Popular Music	[3]
Entertainment Weekly	A−[4]
The Guardian	[5]
Muzik	7/10[6]
Pitchfork	7.3/10[7]
Rolling Stone	[8]

Rob Brunner of Entertainment Weekly said, "Sounds of the Satellites' entrancing blend of heavy bass, gurgling electronics, and moody melodies — sung with low-key intensity by former Moonshaker Margaret Fiedler — is rich enough to hold your attention even when it doesn't move your feet."[4] Jason Ankeny of AllMusic wrote that the album "is even better than its predecessor, a simultaneous expansion of the band's sonic palette and a brilliant refinement of their past innovations."[1]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Margaret Fiedler and Guy Fixsen.

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Prairie Dog"	4:56
2.	"Breather"	7:16
3.	"Out of Sight and Snowblind"	5:27
4.	"Almost Sleeping"	6:54
5.	"Starry Night"	3:19
6.	"Bedbugs"	5:52
7.	"Martinis on the Moon"	1:43
8.	"Poor Gal"	3:08
9.	"Blood + Bones (Moody Mix)"	4:37
10.	"Shut Off / Curl Up"	5:36
11.	"Spooky Rhodes"	6:17
12.	"Dirty Feet + Giggles"	21:47
Total length:		76:52

Personnel

Credits adapted from liner notes.[9]

Laika Margaret Fiedler – vocals, sampler, guitar, bass guitar, Moog synthesizer, trumpet, drums, engineering, mixing Guy Fixsen – vocals, sampler, guitar, bass guitar, Moog synthesizer, trumpet, drums, engineering, mixing Rob Ellis – vocals, prepared piano, drums, percussion Lou Ciccotelli – percussion Louise Elliot – flute Additional musicians Alonso Mendoza – vibraphone

Production Jai Williams – assistance Liam Molloy – assistance Tony Cousins – mastering Artwork and design Laika – layout Rachel Fixsen – original snowdome artwork John Summerhayes – photography

References

1. Ankeny, Jason. "Sounds of the Satellites – Laika". AllMusic. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
2. Tweney, Chris (10 November 1997). "Laika: Sounds of the Satellites (Too Pure/Sire)". The Boston Phoenix. Retrieved 3 April 2020.
3. Larkin, Colin (2009). "Laika". The Encyclopedia of Popular Music (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN 0-19-972636-1. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
4. Brunner, Rob (28 November 1997). "Sounds of the Satellites". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 3 January 2018.
5. Sweeney, Kathy (28 February 1997). "Laika: Sounds of the Satellites (Too Pure)". The Guardian.
6. Bush, Calvin (March 1997). "Laika: Sounds of the Satellites (Too Pure)". Muzik (22): 131.
7. Wisdom, James P. "Laika: Sounds of the Satellites". Pitchfork. Archived from the original on 2 June 2001. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
8. Vincentelli, Elisabeth (11 December 1997). "Laika: Sounds of the Satellites". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 23 August 2002. Retrieved 7 January 2018.
9. Sounds of the Satellites (liner notes). Laika. Too Pure. 1997. PURE 62.CS1 maint: others (link)

External links

• Sounds of the Satellites at Discogs (list of releases)