Name: Stars Of The Lid and Their Refinement of the Decline
Brand: Stars Of The Lid

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KRANK100LP

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-09-29

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796441810017

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Black LPx3

KRANK100

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2021-04-01

796441810024

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Stars Of The Lid

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Experimental / Avant-Garde / Industrial / Noise

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Kranky

Kranky is an American record label based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1993 by Bruce Adams and Joel Leoschke, Kranky has been a prominent force in the music industry since its inception. With a focus on the alternative and experimental genres, Kranky has released numerous groundbreaking albums over the years.

Known for their unique sound and innovative approach to music production, *Kranky* has become synonymous with quality and creativity. The label's publishing credits typically go to Kranky, Ltd., further solidifying their reputation as a trusted name in the industry.

With a catalog spanning from the 1990s to the 2000s, *Kranky* has consistently showcased talented artists who push boundaries and challenge conventions. Their commitment to supporting independent musicians sets them apart from other labels, making them a go-to destination for fans of cutting-edge music.

A drone-based ambient music duo, Stars Of The Lid formed in Austin, Texas in 1993. Comprising Brian McBride and Adam Wiltzie, they draw inspiration from minimalist and electronic composers such as Arvo Pärt, Zbigniew Preisner, Gavin Bryars, and Henryk Górecki. Influenced by Talk Talk, Labradford, and Brian Eno, their beatless soundscapes are composed of droning guitars with piano, strings, and horns. Volume swells and feedback create dynamic movement within their songs. Described as "divine classical drone without the tedious intrusion of drums or vocals."

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After the near symphonic exercise of engaging the void that was Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid in 2001, it was hard to believe there was anything left to do. Wrong. Brian McBride and Adam Wiltzie emerged from the studio in early 2007 with the equally huge And Their Refinement of the Decline. The notion of symphonic here is, without doubt, still present, but not in any normal way. Over two very differently themed discs, and three LPs, Stars of the Lid engage long conceptual ideas from a place one can only call micro-minimalism. An obsession with drones fading in and out on all kinds of instruments is what takes precedent here, whether that be a string section, a solo cello, harp, trumpet or a children's choir.

Stars Of The Lid and Their Refinement of the Decline

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Discover Stars Of The Lid and Their Refinement of the Decline by Stars Of The Lid. Available in LP and CD formats. Label: Kranky. A symphonic journey of micro-minimalism with mesmerizing drones and diverse instruments.