Stereolab is a UK-based band whose style, mixing 1950s-1960s pop and loungemusic with the "motorik" beat of krautrock, was one of the first to which the term " post-rock" was applied. They are noted for the use of vintage keyboard instruments like Moog synthesizers and Vox and Farfisa organs. Stereolab is also notable for founding their own record label, Duophonic Records, with a grant from UK charity The Prince's Trust. The band is often referred to as "The Groop" by their fans (and in the title of their song "The Groop Play Chord X" on the album Space Age Bachelor Pad Music). They were founded in 1990 by songwriters (guitar, keyboards), formerly of the band McCarthy, and Laetitia Sadier(sometimes credited as Seaya Sadier; vocals, keyboards, trombone, guitar), who is from franceand sings in both English and French.
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I pick up by the handful
the somber heap at my feet
eyes closed to see the hopeful
trusting my deepest instinct
I pick up by the handful
the somber heap at my feet
eyes closed to see the hopeful
trusting my deepest instinct
but I go on,
dawning light,
task of hope
???
dawning light,
task of hope
???
at last dare to raise my eyes,
I saw the ship in the stars
strong of glittering fleet,
bringing light to the new born
I pick up by the handful
the somber heap at my feet
eyes closed to see the hopeful
trusting my deepest instinct
at last dare to raise my eyes,
I saw the ship in the stars
strong of glittering fleet,
bringing light to the new born
in a dawn light,
task of hope,
these are stars