| Sounds of the Satellites | ||||
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| Released | 24 February 1997 | |||
| Length | 76:52 | |||
| Label | Too Pure | |||
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Sounds of the Satellites is the second studio album by British band Laika. It was released through Too Pure in 1997.
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| The Boston Phoenix |  |
| Encyclopedia of Popular Music | |
| Entertainment Weekly | A− [4] |
| The Guardian | |
| Muzik | 7/10 [6] |
| Pitchfork | 7.3/10 [7] |
| Rolling Stone | |
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]
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 | |
Credits adapted from liner notes. [9]
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