Ratchet
by Shamir
  • Record Label: XL
  • Release Date: May 19, 2015
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
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  1. Rolling Stone
    May 19, 2015
    60
    He isn't operating in the same romantic vein as, say, Sylvester, one obvious predecessor--just delivering a healthy dose of real talk, set to clean cuts of vintage Chicago house grooves.
  2. The Observer (UK)
    May 18, 2015
    60
    Bailey’s refusal to be pigeonholed artistically is admirable, but frustrating.
  3. Uncut
    May 15, 2015
    50
    This one needed longer in the incubator. [Jun 2015, p.81]
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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 54 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 54
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 54
  3. Negative: 2 out of 54
  1. atmosphericrex
    May 27, 2015
    9
    An incredibly fun album, Shamir's Ratchet is a great escape from the pretentiousness of modern indie music. It is what it is, and what it isAn incredibly fun album, Shamir's Ratchet is a great escape from the pretentiousness of modern indie music. It is what it is, and what it is is really fun to listen to.… Full Review »
  2. bruzrs
    Apr 10, 2017
    8
    “Ratchet” is really impressive for its irreverence and funny element combinations. Shamir knows how to play, in almost every single track,“Ratchet” is really impressive for its irreverence and funny element combinations. Shamir knows how to play, in almost every single track, with disharmonies and turn them into an original and strong stylized artwork. An excellent debut statement that leaves us excited for what else he has to offer.… Full Review »
  3. EMGC
    Mar 9, 2016
    8
    This is an album, and an artist/group, that deserves much more attention than they’re currently getting.

    Also, I still hate character    This is an album, and an artist/group, that deserves much more attention than they’re currently getting.

    Also, I still hate character minimums......    … Full Review »
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