Ratchet
by Shamir
  • Record Label: XL
  • Release Date: May 19, 2015
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
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  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 is is really fun to listen to.
  2. FragileLamplite
    May 22, 2015
    8
    A quirky, likable and disco-infused ride that points towards a bright future for the Las Vegas based artist, who seems to have a clear vision of his career, as well as the confidence to make it a reality.
  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 minimums......
  4. 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, 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.

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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
  1. Under The Radar
    Jul 13, 2015
    70
    Whether these throwaway future-pop numbers have staying power, however, is another matter. The zeitgeist is a fickle beast.
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  2. Austin Chronicle
    Jun 25, 2015
    89
    Ratchet gambles at every turn and comes up a major player.
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  3. Q Magazine
    May 29, 2015
    80
    Mostly this debut sidesteps the freakish in favour of pop immediacy. [Jul 2015, p.113]
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