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Track Listings
| 1. Shiller |
| 2. Falcon Jab |
| 3. Mi Viejo |
| 4. Mirando |
| 5. Flynn |
| 6. Bird-Priest |
| 7. Shempi |
| 8. Imperials |
| 9. Dura |
| 10. Bruleé |
| 11. Mumtaz Khan |
| 12. Gipsy Threat |
| 13. Black Heros |
Editorial Reviews
Review
"Ratatat make a thick instrumental soup with equal dashes of analog touch and digital chaos. Everything from slide guitar to sleigh bells and harsh metal riffs to club dance beats get chopped up and mixed up in their concoction that gets the whole crowd moving." --Slap
Product Description
Their third studio album, following 2006's "Classics." The characteristic guitar style is still present here, but there are an abundance of new textures, from Wurlitzer and mellotron to live rather than programmed percussion. The album will be preceded by the release of the limited edition 7-inch "Shiller", a completely beatless track which opens the new album.
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Ratatat definitely has a recognizable sound. Once you know it, it's easy to pick out. With this being the case, LP3 is very interesting.
The instrumentation in LP3 is easily recognizable as Ratatat; however, the album feels dramatically different from their first two efforts. The band is less interested in dropping a danceable beat and then rocking through it with blazing guitars. Instead, they attempt to use their buzzes, beeps, and fuzzy riffs to create epic soundscapes. Try to imagine a video game based on the travel of an ordinary man to a strange and unexplored planet. The discoveries he makes will change the path of human history for ever. And so while the overall sound belongs distinctly to Ratatat, the concept feels very different. The band has evolved tremendously for the better.
LP3 is a strange menagerie of the complexity and breadth of electronic music. The opening track, Shiller, introduces us to Ratatat's new direction. The ebb and flow of harpsichord and electro-guitar builds the strange soundscape in which the rest of the album resides. Mi Viejo features a flamenco tinged acoustic guitar piece placed against clattering drums. Following is Mirando, driven with atypical drumming. And the album carries on, stretching a repertoire I never knew Ratatat possessed. LP3 eventually ends with Black Heroes, a pleasant, cheery ditty.
The album affects the listener much like The Flaming Lips' Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. It's captivating, curious, weird, and wonderful. While lacking the lyrical prowess of Yoshimi (and lacking lyrics period), Ratatat packs LP with alien vistas viewed through the virtual reality of electronic music. To many listeners you won't find anything like it.
The instrumentation in LP3 is easily recognizable as Ratatat; however, the album feels dramatically different from their first two efforts. The band is less interested in dropping a danceable beat and then rocking through it with blazing guitars. Instead, they attempt to use their buzzes, beeps, and fuzzy riffs to create epic soundscapes. Try to imagine a video game based on the travel of an ordinary man to a strange and unexplored planet. The discoveries he makes will change the path of human history for ever. And so while the overall sound belongs distinctly to Ratatat, the concept feels very different. The band has evolved tremendously for the better.
LP3 is a strange menagerie of the complexity and breadth of electronic music. The opening track, Shiller, introduces us to Ratatat's new direction. The ebb and flow of harpsichord and electro-guitar builds the strange soundscape in which the rest of the album resides. Mi Viejo features a flamenco tinged acoustic guitar piece placed against clattering drums. Following is Mirando, driven with atypical drumming. And the album carries on, stretching a repertoire I never knew Ratatat possessed. LP3 eventually ends with Black Heroes, a pleasant, cheery ditty.
The album affects the listener much like The Flaming Lips' Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots. It's captivating, curious, weird, and wonderful. While lacking the lyrical prowess of Yoshimi (and lacking lyrics period), Ratatat packs LP with alien vistas viewed through the virtual reality of electronic music. To many listeners you won't find anything like it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
With each release, Ratatat has further pushed the boundaries of modern instrumental music. In their first album, Ratatat, they introduced their sound, causing people to wonder "Is it electronic, video game-style music? Is it rock?" It's both! With Classics, they refined that sound, and indeed made a 'classic' album chock full of catchy tunes and interesting soundscapes. On LP3, while the pacing of the songs is largely similar to those in their previous albums, in that there are plodding, atmospheric numbers along with punchier ones, the mix of textures heard here is quite rich and varied, blending to create clear pictures of where they might be heard. For instance, I interpret "Mirando" as a trip through a jungle in a river boat, "Flynn": the gloomy backdrop for walking in the rain, "Shempi": from a disco dance floor, "Dura": a picture of neo-Victorianism."Mumtaz Khan", perhaps my favorite, sounds like belly-dancing music!
Due to the diverse nature of the tracks, some listeners might not find this album as accessible as the other two. Sure, there is the ever-present, familiar Ratatat sound (especially on "Falcon Jab") oftentimes, but this group has made so much progress in this album I can't say that there has been anything comparible in scope released by other bands in recent years. LP3 strikes me as a soundtrack of some non-existent movie, and I wouldn't be surprised if, in the future, Ratatat were approached to compose film scores. Anyone who has enjoyed their previous albums is highly likely to dig LP3, and I also think this would be daring starting point for new listeners.
Due to the diverse nature of the tracks, some listeners might not find this album as accessible as the other two. Sure, there is the ever-present, familiar Ratatat sound (especially on "Falcon Jab") oftentimes, but this group has made so much progress in this album I can't say that there has been anything comparible in scope released by other bands in recent years. LP3 strikes me as a soundtrack of some non-existent movie, and I wouldn't be surprised if, in the future, Ratatat were approached to compose film scores. Anyone who has enjoyed their previous albums is highly likely to dig LP3, and I also think this would be daring starting point for new listeners.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Unlike Classic and Ratatat (their first album) LP is much more tone down... then their previous work... It has a mix of Hip Hop style dance feel to it. But still retains the Electronic rhythm that Ratatat has always done so well in. This is one album that at first you might not get right into it, but after a listening to it a few times, I've grown to like it...
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love me some Ratatat
The style, originality, execution and energy are great! Playing this one over and over and over ... plan to check out more.
Published 1 month ago by VampireLover
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great album: REALLY great high
I listen to this album high and it was beautiful. I noticed all of the little sounds they sneak in there and the richness of the sounds how all the instruments come together to... Read more
Published 2 months ago by chancho333
5.0 out of 5 stars
This album is awesome
Lp3...What can I say? throw this on in some headphones and you'll be good for about an hour.
Unless you've listened to another ratatat album right before, then your ears may... Read more
Unless you've listened to another ratatat album right before, then your ears may... Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. O.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic album!
I thought this was the best album ever. Then I heard their latest LP4! Many of the songs were played at their last show in Paris. Great music.
Published 19 months ago by Eric W. Mast
5.0 out of 5 stars
ratatat.....yeah
ratatat is very cool!!!!!! i love their style of music and art they make, some of there others songs w/ other artists like kid cudi, etc....are so great....great music to get into.
Published 20 months ago by Greg A. Merrick
4.0 out of 5 stars
Deeper isn't better
Earlier Ratatat is amazing /because/ it is simple. It can be the music you listen to and enjoy, or it can be the soundtrack to whatever rad thing you are doing. Read more
Published on April 19, 2010 by Long John Silver
4.0 out of 5 stars
Turning Back to Look Ahead
With the release of Ratatat's next album LP4 slated to hit the airwaves this spring, I felt it would be interesting to revisit their previous work, particularly their 2008 record... Read more
Published on March 15, 2010 by S. Halpin
4.0 out of 5 stars
Mmmmm...ear candy!
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Ratatat
LP3
2008; XL Recordings
My Rating: 9/10
Ah, ear candy. Read more
Ratatat
LP3
2008; XL Recordings
My Rating: 9/10
Ah, ear candy. Read more
Published on July 28, 2009 by John Carswell
4.0 out of 5 stars
Like Picasso of sound
Certain artists stamp their work with an indelible brand. You hear some country song, and suddenly you *know* Mark Knopfler did the guitar work. Read more
Published on July 9, 2009 by William R. Russell
4.0 out of 5 stars
Heard the Name, but never checked it out
I can't say I enjoy the entire album but man does Mirando and Imperials do it for me! I don't need to hear any other tracks. A beautiful mix of Dance Hall, Hip Hop and Electronica. Read more
Published on May 18, 2009 by Durojaiye Versatile
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