LP4
by Ratatat
  • Record Label: XL
  • Release Date: Jun 8, 2010
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 1 out of 21

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  1. PudgyChicken
    Jan 30, 2011
    10
    Yet again, another album whose ratings have been slashed by the critics, in an genre which they really don't understand. This is undoubtedly a jewel in Ratatat's crown. This album takes a much more abstract or "trippy" approach than their other albums, and succeeds. Yet again, Ratatat doesn't fail to deliver, and I can't find a single track in the entire album that I dislike. MyYet again, another album whose ratings have been slashed by the critics, in an genre which they really don't understand. This is undoubtedly a jewel in Ratatat's crown. This album takes a much more abstract or "trippy" approach than their other albums, and succeeds. Yet again, Ratatat doesn't fail to deliver, and I can't find a single track in the entire album that I dislike. My favorite would have to be "Bilar," because of the incredible drop in the beginning. This is probably the best album Ratatat has released to date, and the best album I've purchased this year.… Expand
  2. antipopculture
    Oct 26, 2012
    10
    This album, in my mind, is the pinacle of Ratatats collection so far. The opening track is one of the most beautiful pieces of music that I have ever heard. It is abstract and disjointed and absolutely beautiful. 10/10. A masterpiece.

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Metascore
68

Generally favorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21
  1. cokemachineglow
    Dec 21, 2010
    40
    As quiet strings and stupid whizzing noises pull the curtain on LP4, all I imagine is Ratatat going, "Alright, party's over, guys" and all I can think is "wait, is that what was happening for the past 43 minutes?"
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    80
    It means you can put on LP4 around any mixed group of people at a barbeque or house party this summer and people can simply enjoy the sensory pleasure of interesting, lively music without analysing the cultural baggage than comes with it. The King of Space-age Pop would surely be proud.
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  3. New Musical Express (NME)
    70
    The hooks have gotten naggier, the production crisper, to the point where 'LP4''s wide-eyed squelchy funk is carving them an oxymoronic niche: 'utterly compelling background music'.
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