Magnifique
by Ratatat
  • Record Label: XL
  • Release Date: Jul 17, 2015
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 31 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 31
  3. Negative: 1 out of 31
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  1. Custom_Concerns
    Sep 22, 2015
    6
    Magnifique is a selection of some finely produced and well composed electrorock tracks with a tropical flair. And, while it is fair to say that Ratatat does the genre justice, this album falls flat in terms of originality and "bite", for lack of a better word. It feels too mild and safe, where I feel Ratatat certainly has the instrumental chops to attempt a more ambitious project. DespiteMagnifique is a selection of some finely produced and well composed electrorock tracks with a tropical flair. And, while it is fair to say that Ratatat does the genre justice, this album falls flat in terms of originality and "bite", for lack of a better word. It feels too mild and safe, where I feel Ratatat certainly has the instrumental chops to attempt a more ambitious project. Despite this, Magnifique is a worthwhile album, especially for fans of the band.… Expand
  2. JustToPostThis
    Jul 24, 2015
    9
    A well rounded album which slides in under the radar only to later announce itself with its numerous nuances. Some tracks like Nightclub Amnesia swell and subside with expert pacing while others float by despite their mesmerizing depth. Ratatat remains king of a genre they invented but it's going to take a couple listens through before you're willing to bow down (again).
  3. RiverPlate
    Jul 20, 2015
    8
    I found this album fresh, catchy and very well produced. you can hear the influence from Daft Punk sometimes but this album took me back to their first album. Rome is for me the best tune.
  4. Taylooor
    Aug 21, 2015
    9
    Ratatat are great and this album is totally them in fine form. This is my skateboarding album of the year. Very energetic and fresh, I feel like a badass listening to it, it makes my head bob.
  5. giair
    Jun 8, 2016
    9
    Despite this album doesn’t show any surprise, it achieve its goal.
    Its fresh, catchy and pretty well produced. Abrasive is a highlight.

    *Best intro of all time tho.

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Magnet
    Aug 12, 2015
    65
    Overly busy.... They're best when they act just like Ratatat. [No. 123, p.58]
  2. musicOMH.com
    Aug 3, 2015
    70
    It’s unlikely there was any desperate clamour for a new Ratatat album during the duo’s prolonged absence from the scene. Nevertheless, Magnifique is a nice reminder of the band’s command of their tiny, unfashionable corner of the music world.
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  3. Q Magazine
    Jul 30, 2015
    60
    Opting to name your album Magnifique certainly suggests a renewed confidence and the music here largely supports that. [Sep 2015, p.115]
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