Planet of the Stereos

Planet of the Stereos Artist: Lo-Tel
Label: Import [Generic]
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Format: Enhanced
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1
EAN: 9399700079579
ASIN: B00005J8SU


Release Date: 2001-10-09

Planet of the Stereos


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Tracks:

  1. A Pop Song Saved My Life
  2. Hudson N.Y.
  3. Crucifix
  4. Teenager Of The Year
  5. Same...
  6. Anytime You See Fit
  7. Sweet Janelle
  8. Fashion
  9. Genre Casting
  10. Disconnected
  11. An Open Letter
  12. Game Show Host

Album Details

The single 'Teenager of the Year' has been one of the biggest singles in Australia this year.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Light Stuff.......2005-04-14

Generally i don't go for lighter stuff, im more into unwritten law, edgewater and finger eleven. however these guys are great; Crucifix, Hudson NY and Teenager of the Year are my favourites, though the others are all good too. Worth taking a look at.

4 out of 5 stars Saw them in Sydney and was blown away!.......2002-12-04

I went 'Down Under' in March of 2001 to visit some friends in Sydeny who took us to a concert of an unknown (in the States anyway) band called "Lotel." Reluctantly, thinking this was some garage band I went with low expectations.

Much to my absolute amazement, literally, I was stunned by this bands energy, originality and ability. There were about 300 people at the show, so I had no idea they were even a 'signed' band with a record label. Sure enough they are, and have CDs you can buy too...

On to the CD - "Pop Song Saved My Life" is a great song that really gets the adreniline flowing, "Crucifix" has one of the most creative "main verses" I've ever heard, and "Teenager of the Year" is arguably one of the best songs in years in both melody and originality and it is worth buying the CD on this song's merit alone. There are other nuggets on here too, like "Fashion." Ever listen to one of those albums that didn't seem to have too much 'filler?' i.e. every song had something that would allow you to leave it on without cringing... This is one of those records.

Lotel is strong in the way they mix moderately heavy guitar with 60's sounding synthesizer in the background. The blend sounds totally unique and original. The lead singer's voice comes off sounding like a toned down and more melodic version of Radiohead, while the lead guitarist looks like Peter Garret (of Midnight Oil) so on stage they're a pretty odd combination.

Great energy and originality, I highly recommend this CD!

5 out of 5 stars All you need in catchy pop.......2002-01-09

Lo-Tel's Planet of the Stereos spawned several hit singles down under, but I'm unsure how well-known the Sydney band are overseas.

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  1. Fire & Ice: Lost Tapes ~ The Sonics
  2. The Very Best of ~ The Bachelors
  3. The Buddy Holly Tapes ~ Various Artists
  4. Absolutely the Best ~ Eric Burdon
  5. Cops on the Box ~ Hollywood Sound Orchestra
  6. Actov Life ~ Actov Life
  7. Soul Witness ~ Matt Walker
  8. Elvis Tapes, Vol. 2 ~ Elvis Presley
  9. Be-Bop-A-Lula!: The Gene Vincent Tapes ~ Gene Vincent
  10. Bill Haley Tapes ~ Bill Haley and the Comets

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Generations ~ Steve Wilson

Exploded View ~ Steve Tibbetts

Practice Tracks: Jazz for Bass Players ~ Various Artists

1936, Vol. 6 ~ Benny Carter

Canto Para una Semilla ~ Isabel Parra & Inti-Illimani

Irish Pipe & Tin Whistle Songs ~ Various Artists

G Ver ~ High & Mighty Color

Remix Man//Remix Man 95 ~ The Boom

Montuneando 1946-1950 ~ Arsenio Rodriguez

Kehlonn ~ Jerry Alfred & The Medicine Beat