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

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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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