
Stereolab's Emperor Tomato Ketchup, originally released in 1996 on Duophonic Ultra High Frequency Disks, stands as one of the band's most celebrated and defining works. Praised by Pitchfork as Stereolab's "most definitive and recommended statement," the album was noted for sounding "wholly futuristic and alien" upon its release, and has since earned a place among the best albums of its era.
Emperor Tomato Ketchup masterfully blends electronic and rock influences into a sound that feels both intellectually ambitious and deeply listenable, making it an excellent introduction to Stereolab's early phase for newcomers and a rewarding revisit for longtime fans. Its genre-defying qualities have allowed it to resonate across a wide range of listeners, cementing its reputation as a landmark album that continues to feel relevant decades after its debut.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Duophonic Ultra High Frequency Disks
- Genre: Electronic, Rock
- Release Date: 02/28/2025
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TRACKS
A1. Metronomic Underground
A2. Cybele's Reverie
A3. Percolator
B1. Les Yper-Sound
B2. Spark Plug
B3. OLV 26
B4. The Noise Of Carpet
C1. Tomorrow Is Already Here
C2. Emperor Tomato Ketchup
C3. Monstre Sacre
D1. Motoroller Scantron
D2. Slow Fast Hazel
D3. Anonymous Collective
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