So Ratatatatatat, kings of all things buzzy guitar instrumental indie rock related, are back with their latest uncreatively-titled full length, LP4. This, on the heels of its predecessor LP3. Great work naming team. Very informative regarding where each release falls in the chronology of the duo’s discography.
Long story short, everything I’ve heard from the album is killer. Totally great, as almost everything Ratatat has released is. Where LP3 took a step back from some of the bombast of Classics and their self-titled debut, LP4 finds a happy medium with laid-back “Swisha” type grooves mixed with huge “Lex” and “Seventeen Years” grinds. Looks good on you, Ratatat.It’s a good thing that Ratatat has stepped their game up a bit here (I was a tad disappointed with LP3) because Glitch Mob is right on their tail. Glitch Mob cops a little bit of Ratatat style, but adds some of their own flair here and there to keep the enthusiasm from waning. It’s the next step in the revolution that Ratatat has been a progenitor of – the instrumental, hip-hop-inflected indie rock. Next stop: Glitch Mob Remix Record.
Mmmm these tracks are tasty.
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Hi Stu,
On behalf of XL Recordings, Monotone and Ratatat, we would kindly ask you not to post copies of "LP4" on your site ( or any tracks from the forthcoming album by Ratatat - street date 7th June).
We do appreciate that you are fans of / are promoting Ratatat, but the labels and artist would greatly appreciate your co-operation in removing your links to the pirate files in question.
Thank you for respecting the artist's wishes, and for further details of the new album, on-line promotions, videos and 2010 shows, check-out the official site at www.ratatatmusic.com/, as well as the band's MySpace at www.myspace.com/ratatatmusic and YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/user/ratatatmusic ... .. and keep an eye on these official sources for details of further news, preview material and on-line promotions.
With Thanks & Regards,
WEB SHERIFF
Hi Stu,
On behalf of Glitch Mob, i would kindly like to say BIG THANKS for the support and for spreading the word.
"We do appreciate that you are fans of / are promoting" The Glitch Mob, "and the label and artist are" MEGA STOKED that you and the readers are liking the tunes!
The Mob has a free download coming out in a few days, as well as a show right around in the corner in Cambridge tomorrow (May 5th) at the Middle East. Really hope that Chris and the crew can come out and go deep with us.
Thanks again,
Daysha
The Glitch Mob HQ
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