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Stars Of The Lid

Stars of the Lid is a duo specializing in drone-based ambient music. They list among their
influences minimalist and electronic composers such as Arvo Pärt, Zbigniew Preisner, Gavin
Bryars, and Henryk Górecki, as well as Talk Talk, post-rock artists Labradford, and ambient
innovator Brian Eno [1]. Their songs are largely beatless soundscapes, composed of droning,
effects-treated guitars along with piano, strings, and horns; volume swells and feedback fill the
gap of rhythmic instruments, providing dynamic movement within the songs. Their sound has
been described as

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Similar Bands: Eluvium, Belong, Labradford, Hammock

Album (Click for Review)Avg RatingYour Rating
 And Their Refinement Of The Decline
   04/07/2007   
3.6
19 Votes
 The Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid
   2001   
3.6
7 Votes
 Avec Laudenum
   1999   
3.2
3 Votes
 Per Aspera Ad Astra
   1998   
3.5
1 Votes
 The Ballasted Orchestra
   1997   
3.8
2 Votes

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