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AMG Review of LP3
Tim Sendra
All Music GuideOn Ratatat's first two albums, the duo of Mike Stroud (guitar) and Evan Mast (programming/various instruments) developed a unique sound. Lodged in the sweet spot between hard rock (spiraling dual-guitar leads, crunching beats) and bedroom electronica (squirmy synths and lots of lo-fi invention), they crafted memorable songs with soaring melodies and huge hooks. On LP3 the duo has kept its unique guitar sound and the hooks but made a few subtle changes. They rely more on live drums and percussion throughout, but more important to the feel of the record is the use of a wide range of keyboards like piano, Mellotron, Wurlitzer, and harpsichord. Thanks to this more organic approach and the laid-back nature of many of the songs themselves, LP3 strikes an interesting balance between the late-night jams perfectly suited for driving abandoned city streets they are known for, like "Mirando" and "Shempi" on one hand, and fragile ballads like "Shiller" and "Black Heroes" on the other. It makes for a slightly fuller listening experience, only slightly because past albums weren't exactly one-dimensional, but still more fleshed-out and varied. Certainly the duo has never made a track as sticky sweet and summery as "Bruleé," and Ratatat haven't used acoustic guitars before as they do on the majestic "Mi Viejo." The short tracks (the Spaghetti western-inspired "Flynn" and cute music box melody "Gipsy Threat") that pop up as slightly corny interludes are a nice new touch, too. In the end, though, the record isn't that big a departure. Tracks like the sharp-as-a-sword "Mirando" and "Falcon Jab" would have fit right in on either of their previous albums, and the trademark Ratatat sound overlays the entire record. Instead of changing their sound to accommodate a wider palette of sounds, they wisely chose to incorporate them into their aesthetic. It's an inspired move that will help them keep their old fans and still allow the duo to progress musically.
Video - Ratatat “Shempi”
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Hope everyone that made this weekend's Ratatat show had a great time. Now if you're in that Monday mood and just want to be a little weirded out, Ratatat have gone ahead and made certain of that with their ultra-strange video for Shempi. Enjoy: mp3: Ratatat - Shempi Buy Ratatat's LP3 Buy the Ratatat Shempi Single on Vinyl [...]
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Wesley The Robot is in need of an Electrician, Fantastic Friday Mix
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Another week has passed, (well nearly), and so far I'm still alive . You ever think that deadlines and due dates are like a really complicated obstacle course? Like; "Run a 6 minute mile, climb this wall, get me a 6 page paper on successes of reconstruction era America, crawl through this tunnel and make me a new website by 11:11pm tonight!" Well, that's how it feels to me a lot of the tim...
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rRr a tTt a tTt a tTt
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........YeAh!while everyone else is doing the digital only thing, our good ol NY buds [[[Ratatat]]] are back with a vinyl only release for their new single "Shiller"To top it off the scruffy neu rawkers have anounced a new full-length = LP3 = out July 8th!! I'm not sure whats up with the artwork.....but I'm still shaking.Get the goods "here":https://www.beggarsgroupusa.com/releases/shiller/
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LP3, new Ratatat Album Available For Free Streaming
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Thought my fellow MOGgers might like to know that the new Ratatat album is available here for free streaming:http://www.snuzu.com/search.aspx?query=ratatat%20LP3 Enjoy!
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Ladytron, Ratatat, SMD, Antipop Do Pantiero
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--- - |- The seventh annual Pantiero Festival is all lined up and raring to go August 8-11 at Cannes, France's Palais des Festivals. The big to-do gathers some of the world's finest dance artists from all across the electronic spectrum, with a few body-moving rockers and a smattering of fine, fine hip-hop for good measure. Joining the party at this year's Pantiero are Ratatat, Ladytron, Simia...
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Ratatat's LP3
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--- - |- Ratatat return with the most to the point album title I've ever read, "LP3". This being their third album, Mike Stroud and Evan Mast have decided to branch out their style in two directions. On one hand they have their classical sound involving intricate melodies and sweeping strings (sometimes even without beats!)and on the other they are branching out their beat fueled grooves emplo...
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gorilla vs. bear presents :: RATATAT
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Last time these dudes rolled through town, we brought you the official afterparty , but this time, we're proud to present the real deal: RATATAT , live at Dallas ' Granada Theater on September 16 . The shit sold out last time the duo played in Dallas, but we've got 5 pairs of tickets to give away for this one, so hit us up at gorillavsbearcontests@gmail.com if you want 'em. If you're feeli...
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You can dance, you can jive
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This video for Ratatat's "Shempi" was one of the more memorable moments, at least visually, of their recent performance in Austin. Their remixing of Abba's face is not something that you'll soon forget, it's "at once both questionably legal yet very much mind-meltingly-rad." If anyone is viewing from Madrid or Paris, go see Ratatat while they are in your hood next month. Here's a live review p...
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CD Review: Ratatat "LP3"
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Ratatat has been known in the past for their innovative sound, incorporating technical compositional techniques with a hip-hop feel to create a truly new and appropriate sound for today's young generation. I consider them one of the most exciting bands to appear in the past decade. So, this is a band you need to check out, regardless of what I say about their~~
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Video Of The Week: Ratatat - "Flynn"
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Ratatat's official video for "Flynn" off of their lovely LP3, is so silly and equally as amusing. The video filter going on is perfect and the fits the track like a glove. The crackling fire through the doorway behind them and their zany movements win this one for me. Thanks again to Marco for sharing this one with me. Check it out by clicking on this link, or by looking to the right.Ratatat - ...
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Ratatat – “Falcon Jab” music video review
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Ratatat’s third studio album (the appropriately named LP3) was completed in only a few weeks but still retains the integrity and sharpness of Ratatat and Classics. The video for the album’s second track, “Falcon Jab” was released recently and contains some interesting movie footage of the 60s film Jason and the Argonauts.Lyricless music is always [...]Related posts:Cass McCombs – You Sav
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