Musostics

Having participated in any number of efforts by Stereolab and its various spinoffs, one-offs and collaborations, on Musostics Joe Watson takes the lead in his own right as Junior Electronics, supported by guests such as his fellow Imitation Electric Piano participant Mary Hampton. While it sets the general tone with a very late 60s Beach Boys-goes-electronic tribute in the form of “Intimations,” Watson varies that up further with subtle varieties of sonic approaches, touching on everything from gentle funk to murmuring synth-pop even while hitting the soft harmonies.