Stars of the Lid is an American ambient music project formed in Austin, Texas in 1992 by Brian McBride and Adam Wiltzie. They have been acclaimed for their music incorporating droning, effects-treated guitars along with piano, strings, and horns, described as "divine, classical drone without the tedious intrusion of drums or vocals." After McBride's death in 2023, Wiltzie became the sole project member.
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And Their Refinement of the Decline2 Apr 2007Vinyl
The Tired Sounds of Stars of the Lid29 Oct 2001Vinyl
Avec Laudenum7 Dec 1999Vinyl
Per aspera ad astra18 Nov 1998Vinyl
The Ballasted Orchestra10 Mar 1997Vinyl
Gravitational Pull vs. the Desire for an Aquatic Life1996Vinyl
Music for Nitrous Oxide1994Vinyl
Edits for Nitrous Oxide (30 Year Anniversary remastered)27 May 2025 · SingleVinyl![Edits For Nitrous Oxide (30 Year Anniversary Remastered) [feat. Brian McBride & Adam Wiltzie] sleeve](https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Music221/v4/ce/0f/91/ce0f913e-bf5a-420b-4fff-326b0014a605/artwork.jpg/600x600bb.jpg)
Edits For Nitrous Oxide (30 Year Anniversary Remastered) [feat. Brian McBride & Adam Wiltzie]27 May 2025 · SingleVinyl
Adamord (Edit) 2025 Remaster (feat. Adam Wiltzie & Brian McBride)28 Apr 2025 · SingleVinylRecords from MusicBrainz, completed with the release lists of Deezer and Apple. Sleeves from the Cover Art Archive and the same lists.
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Members past and present, each with their own page. From MusicBrainz.
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