Emperor Tomato Ketchup
Stereolab · 1996
57 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of avant-pop and motorik rhythms that dances between the mechanical and the organic.
Why this album works
'Emperor Tomato Ketchup' received widespread acclaim, landing on numerous year-end lists and solidifying Stereolab's influence on the post-rock and indie pop movements. The album's innovative sound and production techniques have inspired countless artists and it remains a touchstone for fans of genre-blurring music.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys wave-like pacing shifts
- Context
- Released in 1996, 'Emperor Tomato Ketchup' was Stereolab's fourth studio album, following their breakthrough record 'Mars Audiac Quintet'. At this point, the band had solidified their unique sound that fused pop melodies with experimental elements, establishing them as key figures in the indie rock scene of the 90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Muse· Radiohead· Robbie Williams· Depeche Mode· Ellie Goulding· Manic Street Preachers· Ed Sheeran
- If this clicks, go next to
- Dots and Loops — Continues the blend of avant-pop with more intricate arrangements and melodies.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Metronomic Underground Standout 7:55
- 2 Cybele's Reverie Standout 4:42
- 3 Percolator Standout 3:47
- 4 Les Yper-Sound 4:05
- 5 Spark Plug 2:29
- 6 OLV 26 5:42
- 7 The Noise of Carpet 3:05
- 8 Tomorrow Is Already Here 4:56
- 9 Emperor Tomato Ketchup 4:37
- 10 Monstre Sacre 3:44
- 11 Motoroller Scalatron 3:48
- 12 Slow Fast Hazel 3:53
- 13 Anonymous Collective 4:32
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