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Labradford

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Extra drowsy rock? Ritalin pop? This Richmond, Virginia trio were one of the first artists from the Kranky label to receive wide attention for they're original brand of dreamy rock. With long, drawn out (almost drone) melodies, Labradford would cause it's listener to feel as if he or she had just been drinking fifteen bottles of cough syrup. The dark yet pleasant atmosphere the group creates often manages to lull the listener into a daze. I wouldn't exactly say it's music to fall asleep to, they do have their more experimental moments, but I definitely wouldn't suggest listening to this while driving your car. Seriously!

I personally started listening to them after Montreal s Godspeed You! Black Emperor turned me on to the Kranky label. I immediately fell in love with Labradford who's work also had, at times, this film soundtrack quality. I prefer their earlier albums, before the electronic elements took on a more prominent role, but even some of the later albums are absolutely breathtaking.

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Album Cover Prazision LP
Label: Kranky Records
Release: 1993
Format: CD
Cat. no: KRANK001

Song list:

  1. Listening In Depth (7:32)
  2. Accelerating On A Smoother Road (4:13)
  3. Splash Down (6:42)
  4. Disremembering (3:41)
  5. Experience The Gated Oscillator (7:21)
  6. Soft Return (3:27)
  7. Sliding Glass (6:21)
  8. C. Of People (4:57)
  9. New Listening (5:06)
  10. Gratitude (2:23)
  11. Skyward With Motion (9:00)
  12. Everlast (5:37)
  13. Preserve The Sound Outside (3:07)


Album Cover A Stable Reference
Label: Kranky Records
Release: 1995
Format: CD
Cat. no: KRANK006

Song list:

  1. Mas (4:32)
  2. El Lago (5:29)
  3. Streamlining (4:44)
  4. Banco (5:03)
  5. Eero (6:50)
  6. Balanced On It's Own Flame (4:02)
  7. Star City, Russia (5:03)
  8. Comfort (6:14)
  9. SEDR 77 (4:07)


Album Cover Labradford
Label: Kranky Records
Release: 1996
Format: CD
Cat. no: KRANK013

Song list:

  1. Phantom Channel Crossing (4:43)
  2. Midrange (6:29)
  3. Pico (5:46)
  4. The Cipher (3:11)
  5. Lake Speed (6:46)
  6. Scenic Recovery (4:51)
  7. Battered (7:57)


Album Cover Mi Media Naranja
Label: Kranky Records
Release: 1997
Format: CD
Cat. no: KRANK023

Song list:

  1. S (6:19)
  2. G (4:00)
  3. WR (5:49)
  4. C (6:24)
  5. I (4:59)
  6. V (6:24)
  7. P (9:19)


Album Cover E Luxo So
Label: Kranky Records
Release: 1999
Format: CD
Cat. no: KRANK037

Song list:

  1. Recorded And Mixed At Sound Of Music, Richmond, Va. (7:50)
  2. With John Morand And Assisted By Brian Hoffa (5:43)
  3. Dulcimers Played By Peter Neff. Strings Played (5:09)
  4. By Chris Johnston, Craig Markva, Jamie Evans, (5:04)
  5. And Jonathan Morken. Photo Provided By (7:19)
  6. Leta O'Steen. Design Assistance By John Piper (8:00)


Album Cover Fixed::Context
Label: Kranky Records
Release: 2001
Format: CD
Cat. no: KRANK047

Song list:

  1. Twenty (18:27)
  2. Up To Pizmo (6:20)
  3. David (6:34)
  4. Wien (5:44)