A self-released, limited-edition 2007 tour CD, re-released in 2009, consisting of mostly new material from 1997-2007. Includes 6 previously-unreleased outtakes from previous albums (1997, 2001, 2007), 2 previously-unreleased tracks (1997, 1999), and one track from the split release 'Kahanek Incident' (1997). Originally a 2007 limited-edition release sold during that year's tour; it was reissued in May 2009 as an unlimited release. "Carte de Visite" (lit. "Card of Visit") is French for "Visiting Card"/"Calling Card"/"Busine… read more
A self-released, limited-edition 2007 tour CD, re-released in 2009, consisting of mostly new material from 1997-2007. Includes 6 previously-unreleas… read more
A self-released, limited-edition 2007 tour CD, re-released in 2009, consisting of mostly new material from 1997-2007. Includes 6 previously-unreleased outtakes from previous albums (199… read more
Stars of the Lid was a band 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 (both bands have tracks named "Taphead"), post-rock artists Labradford, and ambient innovator Brian Eno. Their music largely consists of 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 s… read more