Album artwork for Classics by Ratatat

'classics' remains resolutely instrumental, but the band has introduced a wealth of new sounds, from acoustic and slide guitar to sleigh bells and cello. their vastly improved production and writing makes this record a refinement of their art. ratatat lay squealing metal harmonies over choppy neptunes-style dance thumps, then break into pastoral waves of keyboard tone, riding dub tempos and hip-hop struts. they're crotch-pumping arena pimps and introverted minimalists. songs like 'lex,' 'loud pipes' and 'tropicana' all drip with effortless cool. the patented sound from the group's debut is still in place - twin guitar leads soaring atop fizzy, hip-hop beats - but ratatat has expanded their brushstrokes into every corner of the painting so that each listen yields new, greater rewards.

Ratatat

Classics

XL Recordings
Album artwork for Classics by Ratatat
LP

$24.99

LP

Released 09/12/2006Catalog Number

XL-198-1

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Ratatat

Classics

XL Recordings
Album artwork for Classics by Ratatat
LP

$24.99

LP

Released 09/12/2006Catalog Number

XL-198-1

Learn more

'classics' remains resolutely instrumental, but the band has introduced a wealth of new sounds, from acoustic and slide guitar to sleigh bells and cello. their vastly improved production and writing makes this record a refinement of their art. ratatat lay squealing metal harmonies over choppy neptunes-style dance thumps, then break into pastoral waves of keyboard tone, riding dub tempos and hip-hop struts. they're crotch-pumping arena pimps and introverted minimalists. songs like 'lex,' 'loud pipes' and 'tropicana' all drip with effortless cool. the patented sound from the group's debut is still in place - twin guitar leads soaring atop fizzy, hip-hop beats - but ratatat has expanded their brushstrokes into every corner of the painting so that each listen yields new, greater rewards.