Jenny Ondioline
Stereolab
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Life on earth is a bloody As in the city the public wears, I think the brilliant cast for insane realities to come And that's a decisive battle that we, haven't we lost I don't care if the fascists have to win I don't care democracy's being sucked I don't care socialism's full of sin (or, I don't care socialism's collapsing) The unbeatable system engenders rot That what is exciting Is a challenge as the new nation But the tensions have to be creative with some time The innocent suffer from the transformation in the (their)country They balance asylum...Down and they run you Obviously once more it could be culture I bet a lot oh don't you get to I don't care if the fascists have to win I don't care democracy's being sucked I don't care socialism's collapsing The indubitable the system is so corrupt (This sounds like immutable on the album version) That what is exciting Is a challenge as the new nation But the tensions happy but (That the tensions happy but creative are so tight) Life on earth is a bloody, In place of the, The horrors of the war are keeping me free to, It was like taking candy from a baby.
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Written by: LAETITIA SADIER, TIMOTHY JOHN GANE
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24 facts about this song
Song Release"Jenny Ondioline" is a song by Stereolab that was released in 1993.
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Album DebutThe song is from the band's second studio album titled "Transient Random-Noise Bursts With Announcements".
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Track LengthIt is noted for its length, scaling an unusual 18 minutes and 8 seconds.
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Name SourceThe song's name, "Jenny Ondioline", is a playful tweak on the Ondioline, a type of electronic keyboard invented in 1941 by French musician Georges Jenny.
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InstrumentalKnown for a lengthy instrumental passage, the song stands as one of Stereolab's noteworthy experiments in music.
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GenreThe song is classified in the genre of post-rock, krautrock, and avant-pop.
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Critical AcclaimIn 2009, Pitchfork listed "Jenny Ondioline" as the 276th best song of the 1990s, praising its hypnotic repetition and dreamy textures.
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Band CompositionThe band Stereolab is a British-French avant-pop band formed in London in 1990, led by Tim Gane (guitar/keyboards) and Lætitia Sadier (vocals/keyboards/guitar).
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Live PerformancesLive variations of the song became a fan favorite at concerts and was considered a highlight of the band's live performances.
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Music Style"Jenny Ondioline" is notable for its layered guitar drones and repetitive, metronomic rhythms with streams of keyboard arpeggios, which contribute to a mellow psychedelic effect.
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Band's EvolutionThe song marks Stereolab's evolution from a more orthodox indie rock band to a more experimental and innovative sound.
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Format ReleaseAlongside the album release, "Jenny Ondioline" was also released as a four-track single.
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Unique StructureUnlike traditional songs, "Jenny Ondioline" doesn't have a verse-chorus structure. Instead, it gradually builds and changes over its 18-minute running time.
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InfluenceThe sound of "Jenny Ondioline" and the album it came from, was influential on many other bands, helping to shape the post-rock and indie rock genres in the years that followed.
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Song Classification"Jenny Ondioline" is a song by the English-French rock band Stereolab, released on their 1993 album "Transient Random-Noise Bursts with Announcements."
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Album RecognitionThe album on which the song is included, "Transient Random-Noise Bursts with Announcements," is widely recognized as a seminal album both for the band and within the genre of post-rock, psychedelic pop, and krautrock.
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Unique TraitsThe song is known for its unique structure and length; it is approximately 18 minutes long, divided into several distinct sections. It's considered a journey of sorts through different musical landscapes.
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InstrumentationThe song prominently features the Ondioline, an analogue synthesizer developed in the 1940s by Georges Jenny, which was used to create a textured, warm sound to the song. This is where the song gets its name.
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Band MembersStereolab's primary members during 1993 when "Jenny Ondioline" was released were Lætitia Sadier and Tim Gane. They are known for their distinctive style of integrating vintage electronic instruments into their music.
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Musical Evolution"Jenny Ondioline" is one of the Stereolab tracks that best showcases the band's evolution. It mixes elements of drone music, minimalism, and krautrock with a repetitive motif.
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Critical ReceptionCritics often cite "Jenny Ondioline" as one of Stereolab's standout tracks. It's lauded for its epic structure, experimental sound, and influential role in 90s indie rock.
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Cultural Impact"Jenny Ondioline" has had a significant influence on modern indie and alternative music. Many subsequent artists have pointed to this song as inspiration for their own explorations into long-form, repetitive, and hypnotic structures of composition.
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Cover VersionsDespite its length and complexity, a handful of bands and artists have covered "Jenny Ondioline," further cementing its status as a critical darling within the indie and alternative scenes.
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LegacyDespite Stereolab's extensive and esteemed discography, "Jenny Ondioline" remains a cornerstone of their repertoire and is often the song cited by fans and critics alike as illustrating the quintessential Stereolab sound.
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