Sounds of the Satellites is the second studio album by the English band Laika. It was released on 24 February 1997 by Too Pure.
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Critical reception
Rob Brunner of Entertainment Weekly said, "Sounds of the Satellites' entrancing blend of heavy bass, gurgling electronics, and moody melodies – sung with low-key intensity by former Moonshaker Margaret Fiedler – is rich enough to hold your attention even when it doesn't move your feet." Jason Ankeny of AllMusic wrote that the album "is even better than its predecessor, a simultaneous expansion of the band's sonic palette and a brilliant refinement of their past innovations."
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.
Laika
Margaret Fiedler – vocals, sampler, guitar, bass guitar, Minimoog synthesizer, drums, trumpet, engineering, mixing
Guy Fixsen – vocals, sampler, guitar, bass guitar, Minimoog synthesizer, drums, trumpet, engineering, mixing
Louise Elliott – flute
Lou Ciccotelli – percussion
Rob Ellis – drums, prepared piano, percussion, backing vocals
Additional musicians
Alonso Mendoza – vibraphone
Production
Jai Williams – mixing (assistant)
Liam Molloy – mixing (assistant)
Tony Cousins – mastering
Design
Laika – layout
Rachel Fixsen – original snowdome artwork
John Summerhayes – photography