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Universal acclaim- based on 28 Ratings
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Positive: 25 out of 28
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Mixed: 1 out of 28
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Negative: 2 out of 28
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TobyJan 15, 2005A winding and energetic album that at first listen wants lyrics, but when it doesn't deliver, it's way more than okay.
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JohnJan 20, 2005It's utterly fantastic. Songs like "17 Years" and "Epilohunk" have melodies to them that will haunt you for days, maybe weeks - and if you're lucky, months.
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MattyBJul 8, 2005One of my favorite albums in years, beautiful guitars, and wonderful simplicity makes the songs vibes loud and clear If its not your thing it's not your thing, but suggesting that Ratatat add vocals is like suggesting that Jackson Pollock should try painting some landscapes, or still life.....its just dumb.
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KellyPAug 19, 2005The best album I've ever heard...ever. It's a revelation, simply beautiful.
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LeonardoFOct 25, 2005a great album.
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PieroDMay 26, 2006lame
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StefanPJan 13, 2005Fucking awful
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Jun 9, 2016Groundbreaking, crisp, it is an introduction to electrorock, with a guitar that will be forever associated with Ratatat.
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matthewlMar 9, 2005The best album I have heard recently - actually tied with Daedelus's "Of Snowdonia:. It seems to be getting mixed reviews. This album is fresh, technologically innovative, extremely tasteful and precise. I think everybody should have one.
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ZamesFourtyJan 30, 2005Being a bag Daft Punk fan, I was able to overlook the repeating melodies and see the outright rockin'-nes of their songs.
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stoopblurApr 7, 2005super awesome. much more original sound than one would be led to believe. electronica for people who like rock
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davidr.May 27, 2006Nice. So I guess it's 2006 and that's all we're getting from Ratatat.
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FinnJKDec 25, 2006Instant love. I'm struggling not to give it a full ten. The main reason it doesn't max out is the chiptune'ish backdrop. I love the sound - but it's not generally compatible with a lot of people. So, I'll give it a 9, as it appeals to me, but not a whole lot of my friends...
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Dec 8, 2020
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UrbCertainly a nice full-length, though it would be interesting to see what a vocalist could add to their formula . [Jun 2004, p.86]
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Things immediately slow down on the second song and stay subdued throughout most of the album. Once I realized that the rest of the songs weren't going to be as blazing as "Seventeen Years," I was able to enjoy it much more.
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The end result is a sugar-high of electronic keyboard and guitars reaching glam-rock heights and booty shaking lows, all based around very simple, classical ideas of song-structure.