Carbon Stereoxide is the seventh and final studio album by the Philippine alternative rock band Eraserheads, first released on March 10, 2001 by BMG Records (Pilipinas), Inc.

[2] In August, drummer Raimund Marasigan’s band Sandwich released their debut studio album Grip Stand Throw.

[3] Marasigan also worked on his solo album Inkjet under the electronic project Squid 9, which was eventually released after Carbon Stereoxide.

[6] Bassist Buddy Zabala produced albums for other bands such as Itchyworms[7] and Asin,[8] while guitarist Marcus Adoro worked as session musician for Pepe Smith.

“Na cut-off ako sa roots namin, at na-realize ko na mas gusto ko ang stripped-down sound namin (I was cut off from our roots and I realized that I liked our stripped-down sound more).”[8] In another interview promoting his solo album Wanted Bedspacer in 2000, he hoped that Carbon Stereoxide will bring the band back to basics.

[10] In a chat event with Philmusic in 2000, Marasigan hinted at Carbon Stereoxide’s sound as being inspired by The Cure, with folk and drum and bass elements.

[15] Carbon Stereoxide sold 12,000 copies in the Philippines, making it the least successful album by the band in terms of sales.