| Silver Apples of the Moon | ||||
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| Released | 17 October 1994 | |||
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| Length | 43:56 | |||
| Label | Too Pure | |||
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Silver Apples of the Moon is the debut studio album by British band Laika. It was released through Too Pure in 1994.
The album's title is derived from American electronic music composer Morton Subotnick's 1967 album of the same name. [1]
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| Christgau's Consumer Guide |  |
| Encyclopedia of Popular Music | |
| Exclaim! | 9/10 [5] |
| Pitchfork | 8.1/10 [6] |
Writing on the 2015 reissue for Exclaim! , Daniel Sylvester called Silver Apples of the Moon a "seminal" experimental pop album and "a welcome addition to any adventurous indie rock fan's collection." [5]
In 2015, Fact placed the album at number 16 on its list of "The 50 Best Trip-Hop Albums of All Time". [7]
All tracks are written by Margaret Fiedler and Guy Fixsen.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Sugar Daddy" | 5:25 |
| 2. | "Marimba Song" | 5:15 |
| 3. | "Let Me Sleep" | 4:23 |
| 4. | "Itchy & Scratchy" | 0:57 |
| 5. | "Coming Down Glass" | 4:57 |
| 6. | "If You Miss" | 5:19 |
| 7. | "44 Robbers" | 4:15 |
| 8. | "Red River" | 3:56 |
| 9. | "Honey in Heat" | 4:23 |
| 10. | "Thomas" | 3:26 |
| 11. | "Spider Happy Hour" | 1:40 |
| Total length: | 43:56 | |
Credits adapted from liner notes. [8]
Laika
Production
Artwork and design
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