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Track Listings
| 1. Montanita |
| 2. Lex |
| 3. Gettysburg |
| 4. Wildcat |
| 5. Tropicana |
| 6. Loud Pipes |
| 7. Kennedy |
| 8. Swisha |
| 9. Nostrand |
| 10. Tacobel Canon |
Editorial Reviews
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..." - Blender. "Stroud and Mast have come up with some catchy melodies over light, snappy bass lines in what sounds like something tailored for the headphones" - Urb. The band has toured with Interpol, The Killers, Franz Ferdinand, The Stills, and Mouse On Mars.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
18 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Logan Seguin
Format:Audio CD
Ratatat's second album Classics, is full of energy, but mostly great instrumentation. The music is yet again all synthesizers, drum machines, guitar and bass. But this time it seems that the duo has grow up a little, with a much more mature follow up to the very good self titled album. This album has a lot more substance to it, and is faster as a whole. I got to see them on their Classics Tour and live you can see all the energy that each song has.
This album to me sounds almost like what their self titled album was supposed to be, there are lots of common threads between the albums, but Classics seems to just take the ideas further. The songs also have a more set structure, which makes it easier to get into each song.
All in all, I am a fan of their first album, but would have to say that this album is probably two times better...in my opinion.
This album to me sounds almost like what their self titled album was supposed to be, there are lots of common threads between the albums, but Classics seems to just take the ideas further. The songs also have a more set structure, which makes it easier to get into each song.
All in all, I am a fan of their first album, but would have to say that this album is probably two times better...in my opinion.
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Thomas Horan
Format:Audio CD
Ratatat have an instrumental sound somewhere between the softer side of Daft Punk and The Beatles' Magical Mystery Tour. Don't let their gruff, hirsute faces fool you, this is seductive background music for a party, a long drive, or anything else that keeps your mind engaged or sets your body in motion.
8 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By Craig
Format:Audio CD
"If you like Explosions in the Sky, Depeche Mode, and Air's "Moon Safari" than buy this album." I never heard of the band until it was recommened to me from the record store teen and the guy was right on. This is a cool album, very creative and by far one of my best purchases in several years and I own lots of cd's. It lacks the gimmicky pop sound often with electronic music and is not the constant repeating of a looped melody: this keeps the songs fresh after many listenings. This album goes to the top of my list as best of 2006 and will certainly be a Christmas gift for friends and family. If the band continues on this path and doesn't get lazy (like Air and Royksopp) there is little doubt they will be very well known. The next Depeche Mode?? Only time will tell, but this album is promissing and a good addition.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
I love this album, the beats are smooth and the tracks flow nicely from one to another. If you are a fan of their stuff, definitely worth a buy
Published 3 months ago by Drew
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is crack for the ears!
The songs I loved were the usual, "Loud Pipes" and "Twista". Hard to believe only two musicians created this, in my humble opinion, a masterpiece. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Yolliebear
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gives the beat you might just be looking for
Listening to this cd over my Christmas break, as I got it for my Sister it had good rhythmic beats. I enjoyed the cd and what songs it offered.
Published 4 months ago by Tyler Moore
5.0 out of 5 stars
ratatat's best album
Classics contains much more catchy songs compare with much of their previous albums. Although most songs are instrumental and electronic, the tone of it is arguably the best.
Published 7 months ago by Aidi Hou
1.0 out of 5 stars
Review of Quality Control (Vinyl Edition)
First, this is not a review of the music. The music is awesome, and five stars.
This is a review, however, if you intend on buying the vinyl version from Amazon. Read more
This is a review, however, if you intend on buying the vinyl version from Amazon. Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. Chuang
5.0 out of 5 stars
nice
ratatat is so impressive, i am so glad i bought these two albums....really great....so other people/artists to look into are dj shadow, wax taylor, etc
Published 20 months ago by Greg A. Merrick
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this album
I never grow tired of this album.
My favorites are Lex, loud pipes, wildcat and norstrand, but every time I re-listen to the album another song grows on me.
My favorites are Lex, loud pipes, wildcat and norstrand, but every time I re-listen to the album another song grows on me.
Published on May 3, 2011 by RM
5.0 out of 5 stars
Guitar Heaven
I have just finished listening to this album. It has moved me. The fresh and unique guitar sounds and synths are such a contrast to most of the music you hear today. Read more
Published on November 6, 2010 by Jeromy Shald
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Artist, Great Album
Classics is the third of five albums released by Ratatat, electronic music duo from New York consisting of guitarist Mike Stroud and synthesizer/bass player Evan Mast. Read more
Published on April 19, 2010 by Devin Edgell
5.0 out of 5 stars
Classics: Well Crafted and Catchy
Focusing primarily on Ratatat's sound, the band makes heavy use of guitar, bass guitar, and synthesizer. Read more
Published on March 15, 2010 by Ian Nathan
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