''The Laughing Stock of Indie Rock'' is the fourth studio album by
Solex Solex may refer to:
* Solex (musician), Dutch musician
* Solex Carburetor, a French manufacturer of carburetors and the powered bicycle VéloSoleX
* Solex College, a former private for-profit college in Chicago, Illinois
* Solex Unit, a fictiona ...
.
It was released via
Arena Rock Recording Company
Arena Rock Recording Company ("Arena Rock" or "ARRCO") is an independent record label based in Portland, Oregon. Albums are distributed by Redeye in the United States and Koch in Canada.
Arena Rock was formed in 1995 in Brooklyn, New York, by ...
on September 28, 2004.
[
]
Reception
Heather Phares of AllMusic
AllMusic (previously known as All Music Guide and AMG) is an American online music database. It catalogs more than three million album entries and 30 million tracks, as well as information on musicians and bands. Initiated in 1991, the databas ...
gave the album 3.5 stars out of 5, calling it " olex'smost straightforward, accessible collection of songs yet."[ Zeth Lundy of '']PopMatters
''PopMatters'' is an international online magazine of cultural criticism that covers aspects of popular culture. ''PopMatters'' publishes reviews, interviews, and essays on cultural products and expressions in areas such as music, television, fi ...
'' said, "Solex does not write orthodox songs or function as an acceptable DJ for your next house party."[ He added, "''The Laughing Stock of Indie Rock'' falls somewhere in between the two, a mash-up of thick, freaky beats and horn-rimmed bedroom indie rock."][
]
Track listing
Personnel
Credits adapted from liner notes.
* Elisabeth Esselink – words, music, production, recording, mixing
* Stuart Brown – vocals
* Geert de Groot – guitar
* Robert Lagendijk – drums
References
External links
*
{{DEFAULTSORT:Laughing Stock of Indie Rock
2004 albums
Solex (musician) albums
Arena Rock Recording Company albums