| A Stable Reference | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Labradford |
| Cover: | A Stable Reference.jpg |
| Studio: | The American University (Washington, D.C.) |
| Genre: | Post-rock |
| Length: | 46:05 |
| Label: | Kranky |
| Prev Title: | Prazision LP |
| Prev Year: | 1993 |
| Next Title: | Labradford |
| Next Year: | 1996 |
A Stable Reference is the second studio album by American post-rock band Labradford, released on May 23, 1995 by Kranky.[1]
Reviewing A Stable Reference for AllMusic, Ned Raggett stated, "The biggest change on Reference has remained a near-constant ever since, namely, the removal of lyrics and vocal parts from almost all tracks, outside of some extremely understated and intentionally buried in-the-mix-bits scattered throughout the record." He also noted a greater focus on "mix complexity, with subtle yet important sonic elements and samples scattered throughout the songs", concluding that "in the end, Reference already points to the increasingly more challenging albums in Labradford's near future." Deborah Sprague of Trouser Press wrote that the band's "penchant for psychic drift still exists... but Labradford's paths seem a little more clear-cut the second time around".[2]
Adapted from the A Stable Reference liner notes.[3]
| Region | Date | Label | Format | Catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1995 | Kranky | CD, LP | krank 006 |
| United Kingdom | Flying Nun | FN 329 |