Emperor Tomato Ketchup

They may be influenced by obscure German groups, they may sing partially in French, but Stereolab’s kitsch pop is enjoyable even without a foreign-language degree. With its singsong melodies, whizzing effects, and chiming farfisa organ, the band’s eighth album Emperor Tomato Ketchup covers the sonic spectrum from soothing lullabies to grooving space rock.