Length 42:43 LP4
(2010) Magnifique
(2015) Release date 8 June 2010 | Producer Evan Mast, Mike Stroud Artist Ratatat Label XL Recordings | |
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Released June 8, 2010 (2010-06-08) Recorded 2008 - 2010
Old Soul Studios in New York City
Glassworks Studios in Manhattan Genres Electronica, Alternative rock, Psychedelic rock, Post-rock Similar Ratatat albums, Electronica albums | ||
Ratatat bilar
LP4 is the fourth studio album by Ratatat, released on June 8, 2010. The name comes from the acronym for long play (LP), as it is their fourth album. It is similarly titled to their third release, LP3. A majority of the tracks are from the same studio session as their previous album.
Contents
Ratatat bilar
Background
The album largely features material produced during the session of Ratatat's previous album LP3, recorded at Old Soul Studios in New York City. Evan Mast of the duo stated, "A lot of the sounds and palettes are similar, but I think the songs change pretty drastically." Ratatat had purchased several Middle Eastern percussion instruments, which are featured in LP4. The album also features a string quartet, whereas previous Ratatat albums had used a Mellotron. The string sections were recorded at Glassworks Studios in Manhattan. Music videos were produced for the tracks "Drugs", "Mahalo" "Neckbrace", and "Party With Children". The album contains numerous spoken word samples, including a line from Werner Herzog's 1977 film Stroszek segueing "Bilar" and "Drugs".
Reception
The album debuted on the Billboard 200 at #66 selling 6,700 copies in its first week.
Track listing
- "Bilar" – 4:14
- "Drugs" – 4:55
- "Neckbrace" – 4:06
- "We Can't Be Stopped" – 2:10
- "Bob Gandhi" – 4:01
- "Mandy" – 3:42
- "Mahalo" – 2:02
- "Party with Children" – 2:58
- "Sunblocks" – 3:42
- "Bare Feast" – 2:38
- "Grape Juice City" – 3:56
- "Alps" – 4:21
- "Biddang" – 3:21
Songs
1Bilar4:14
2Drugs4:55
3Neckbrace4:06