LP3
by Ratatat
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 21
  3. Negative: 0 out of 21

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  1. MalteS.
    Jul 10, 2008
    7
    Not as good as their previous albums. it lacks the catchy, unique ratatat-melodies and puts too much emphasis on diversity, like "oh, let's try to put 7 more instruments into this song". still, "mirando" alone makes up for a lot. Freaking amazing.
  2. Siege
    Jul 10, 2008
    8
    Definitely quality music, but the energy is entriely different than Classics or the first LP. As a whole, the album feels cohesive. Individually, each track is untethered and not exceptional. The highs are much less high and lows, much less low, but overall, listenable, enjoyable and a vereable stepping stone to their magnum opus. Also, not quite as danceable.
  3. CaseyE.
    Jul 9, 2008
    9
    Some completely different techniques, but the same old, awesome Ratatat.
  4. KurtW.
    Jul 9, 2008
    9
    Definitely different from their previous works, but in a good, progressive way. much more diverse than their previous two efforts. there are songs on here that are as good as anything i've heard from them (falcon jab, mirando, shempi). best album so far in what my opinion has been a very weak year.
  5. karlohrabar
    Oct 5, 2013
    9
    People may find the album a bit weird, but it's great. Ratatat uses not-so-conventional techniques of playing, but I think it's their greatest album..
  6. clem666
    Jun 4, 2021
    8
    How to describe with letters what manages to squeeze your guts without using any word? If listening to one of the tracks solely may be irritating, frustrating or just annoying it is undeniable to me that taking their album as a whole is a thrilling experience full of emotions. Ratatat have a gift to explore and craft different patterns and sounds while using varied instruments andHow to describe with letters what manages to squeeze your guts without using any word? If listening to one of the tracks solely may be irritating, frustrating or just annoying it is undeniable to me that taking their album as a whole is a thrilling experience full of emotions. Ratatat have a gift to explore and craft different patterns and sounds while using varied instruments and influences. During 'LP3' they dive deeply in order to create vibrant and visceral tracks despite some moments that sound drafty or improvised. Maybe they tried too hard, which contributed to the many instruments sounding disjointed or disorganized, but at least they tried.… Expand

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Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Blender
    70
    It occasionally feels slack, especially compared to old faves like “Wildcat” or their bootleg hip-hop remixes.
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  2. Drowned In Sound
    70
    LP3 will keep a handful of indie-rockers happy but may not satisfy listeners looking for Daft Punk danceability.
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  3. musicOMH.com
    60
    The balancing act that any group has to perform in successive albums remains askew here. In trying to bring outside influences into their specific sound, Ratatat have gained an appreciation for novel sounds, even if they don't fit in well.
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