Ratatat - Classics

Release Date:09/12/2006;Notes:Classics" remains resolutely instrumental, but the band has introduced a wealth of new sounds, from acoustic and slide guitar to sleigh bells and cello. Their vastly improved production and writing makes this record a refinement of their art. "Ratatat lay squealing metal harmonies over choppy Neptunes-style dance thumps, then break into pastoral waves of keyboard tone, riding dub tempos and hip-hop struts. They're crotch-pumping arena pimps and introverted minimalists..." - Blender. "Stroud and Mast have come up with some catchy melodies over light, snappy bass lines in what sounds like something tailored for the headphones" - Urb. The band has toured with Interpol, the Killers, Franz Ferdinand, the Stills, and Mouse on Mars.;Track List:1. Main Version;2. E*Vax Remix;3. Main Version;4. Guitar Instrumental;5. Drum Instrumental;6. Loud Pipes;7. Kennedy;8. Swisha;9. Nostrand;10. Tacobel Canon