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Like their namesake -- the dog rocketed into orbit by the Soviets renowned as the first living creature to exit the earth's atmosphere --
Laika traveled the spaceways, forging a distinct and wildly experimental fusion of hip-hop, jazz, electronica, dub, and Krautrock without earthly precedent. Somewhat of a Too Pure label all-star team comprised of former
Moonshake vocalist/programmer
Margaret Fiedler and bassist
John Frenett, onetime
PJ Harvey drummer
Rob Ellis, and noted producer
Guy Fixsen as well as ex-
God percussionist
Lou Ciccotelli and saxophonist/flutist
Louise Elliott,
Laika formed in London during the autumn of 1993; their debut EP, Antenna, appeared the following summer. Silver Apples of the Moon, the group's acclaimed full-length debut, followed in early 1995; after a hiatus,
Laika resurfaced with Sounds of the Satellites in early 1997, garnering even greater critical praise. Good Looking Blues appeared in 2000, followed by Wherever I Am I Am What Is Missing in 2003. ~ Jason Ankeny