Ratatat
by Ratatat
Metascore
72

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Urb
    60
    Certainly 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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  2. Under The Radar
    60
    The lack of highs and lows in each song gives the album a repetitive and anti-climactic feel. [#7]
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  3. Blender
    60
    They’re crotch-pumping arena pimps and introverted minimalists.
  5. Splendid
    50
    Their songs routinely beg for a spoken message, to the point where their originals sound like dub versions.

Awards & Rankings

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#47 Most Shared Album of 2004

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
  1. KellyP
    Aug 19, 2005
    10
    The best album I've ever heard...ever. It's a revelation, simply beautiful.
  2. MattyB
    Jul 8, 2005
    10
    One of my favorite albums in years, beautiful guitars, and wonderful simplicity makes the songs vibes loud and clear If its not your thing One 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.… Full Review »
  3. John
    Jan 20, 2005
    9
    It's utterly fantastic. Songs like "17 Years" and "Epilohunk" have melodies to them that will haunt you for days, maybe weeks - and if It'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.… Full Review »
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