Monstre Cosmic
(2012)
why you'll love it: Sophisticated pop, as enjoyable as it is admirable.
why you'll hate it: Basically, soundtrack music. Does not stick with you.
One last holdover from 2012 before get start on the 2013 releases. This is something I actually discovered this week. The French pop band, Monade, is an offshoot of Stereolab (a band I featured during the summer records stint last year). If you have heard Stereolab before, the connection is quite obvious from just one listen. Lætitia Sadier sings on this band as well, and the music is similar enough to fool you into thinking you are listening to a Stereolab album.
Unless you have a serious aversion from songs sung in French, I can't see anyone really complaining about this album. It's one of those records that is best suited for a party (the classier, the better). Using the term "background music" seems like selling them short, because when you do pay attention, there is a lot being put into this album. A nice range of instruments, and a constant feed of melody without ever getting repetitive. You can sit back and soak in the music, or put this on while you do chores, and still get something out of it.
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