Is there any other group of musicians out there as exceptionally prolific as Stereolab? Stereolab are, indeed, a collective of boffin-like technicians for whom experimentation outweighs the aesthetic joy of pop music. Combining an inclination for melodic ’60s pop with an art-rock aesthetic borrowed from Kraut-rock bands like Faust and Neu!, Stereolab were one of the most influential alternative bands of the ’90s. A major Guardian review commented: “Stereolab’s refined ear for texture and skittish way with melody make for the most addictive music of the moment.” Spin Magazine chose Stereolab as one of the “40 Most Vital Artists in Music.”