"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.
Tracklist
A1 Montanita 5:00
A2 Lex 4:29
A3 Gettysburg 5:27
A4 Wildcat 4:13
A5 Tropicana 4:36
B1 Loud Pipes 3:46
B2 Kennedy 3:34
B3 Swisha 3:50
B4 Nostrand 3:03
B5 Tacobel Canon 4:26