The right Moog

It may seem like the type of post-rock that Stereolab has perfected since its inception almost 20 years ago in London has always been with us, but it's easy to forget just how revolutionary this band's sound seemed at the time. Combining disparate elements of krautrock and '60s big band pop with experimental trappings, the group's aesthetic coalesced into a sort of radical lounge style that provokes as well as it soothes. Stereolab's moog-heavy sound and lyrics sung in both French and English, not to mention heady philosophical lyrical themes, have made it a favorite of the hipster cognoscenti over the course of some nine albums, including the most recent, "Chemical Chords." The band performs tonight. 18+. 7 p.m. $22. Paradise Rock Club, 967 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. 617-931-2000. www.ticketmaster.com