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LP3
Participated by Ratatat
Studio : Xl Recordings
by Xl Recordings
Release Date : 2008-07-08
Publisher : Xl Recordings
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
EAN : 0634904035327
UPC : 634904035327
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 11 reviews)
List Price : $14.98
Our Price : $10.50
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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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Amazingly weird and awesome stuff |
Occupies the musical niche that exists somewhere between Beethoven, Bob Marley, and Daft Punk. The concept sounds pretty impossible, but I can't really think of specific genre of music this album comes closer to. The mood of the songs tends to veer between slightly dancey, slightly melancholy, slightly angry, but when they pull out all the stops (as in Shempi, which I think is track 7) the effect is absolutely epic.
So overall, as weird as it is, I can't recommend it enough. |
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better than the last album! |
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i was wary at first, but plain and simple, this album has much more depth and new concepts. its lovely. besties, mirando and shiller and mumtaz khan. but its all good (besides black heroes that song title makes me sound racist) |
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It's ok, not as good as "Classics" or "Ratatat" though... |
LP3 is an /ok/ Ratatat album. It has the familiar sound, some good beats, but the mix of real-world and electronic sounds feels tilted too much to the electronic, and the "feel" of the album seems a little off.
Looking back, Ratatat (the first/self-titled album), was notable for it's strong beat and good mix of guitars and synthesizers. Even the downbeat songs (like "Desert Eagle" and "Spanish Armada") still had a distinctive feel to them. The next album, Classics, was even better. The music showed more skill and confidence, backed by strong rhythms. A number of songs sported a great crescendo ("Montanita" and "Nostrand" come to mind).
LP3 seems to try that crescendo approach with a number of songs, but they never take off. "Shiller" feels like it should take off at any moment but seems stuck on the ground. "Mirando" sounds like Fatboy Slim's "Weapon of Choice", but without the consistency. That said, there are a few good tracks. Falcon Jab has a good beat and Dura's instrumental variety pays off. Overall LP3 is ok, but if you're new to Ratatat, start with Classics or the self-titled release first. |
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Great album! |
If you already own anything by these guys then you'll recognize the sound. This album grows a little bit more than previous releases. A lot more layering. Lots of reversed tracks to make for an eerie feel.
Overall positive vibe for the album. I still listen to it a few times a week.
Best part this record comes with a MP3 download code! Good for 3 downloads of a 76.9mb zip file |
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Fantastic! |
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These guys are amazing. Groovy, fascinating, hip, psychedelic. I love all Rat's releases, but this is beyond those first two releases. LP3 is deeper, richer, still great to move your hips to. Beautiful. |
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