LP3 (Ratatat album)

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LP3 is the third studio album (or third LP) by Ratatat, released on July 8, 2008. It contains the single "Shiller" originally released on 7" vinyl. The duo experimented with different genres as well as synthesizer patches, percussion instruments, sound effects, and samples. Unlike the albums Ratatat and Classics, LP3 was recorded in a few weeks.[3]

LP3
Studio album by
ReleasedJuly 8, 2008
Recorded2008
StudioOld Soul Studios in New York City
Genre
Length42:24
LabelXL Recordings
ProducerEvan Mast, Mike Stroud
Ratatat chronology
Ratatat Remixes Vol. 2
(2007)
LP3
(2008)
LP4
(2010)
Singles from LP3
  1. "Shiller"
    Released: May 6, 2008
  2. "Shempi"
    Released: September 23, 2008
  3. "Mirando"
    Released: February 3, 2009
Professional ratings
Aggregate scores
SourceRating
Metacritic71/100[1]
Review scores
SourceRating
AbsolutePunk.net(84%) link
AllMusic link
Drowned in Sound(7/10) link[permanent dead link]
Entertainment Weekly(A)[2]
Pitchfork Media(7.2/10) link
PopMatters(6/10) link
The Skinny link
Spin link

Track listing

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No.TitleLength
1."Shiller"4:18
2."Falcon Jab"3:55
3."Mi Viejo"2:40
4."Mirando"3:52
5."Flynn"1:56
6."Bird Priest"3:07
7."Shempi"3:58
8."Imperials"3:34
9."Dura"3:08
10."Bruleé"3:43
11."Mumtaz Khan"2:38
12."Gipsy Threat"1:38
13."Black Heroes"4:06
iTunes Store Bonus Track
  1. "Mirando (YACHT Remix)" – 2:51
Amazon MP3 Bonus Track
  1. "Shempi (E*Rock Remix)" – 5:15
Japanese Bonus Tracks
  1. "Shempi (E*Rock Remix)" – 5:15
  2. "Shempi (Zongamin Remix)" – 3:49
  3. "Falcon Jab (Copy Remix)" – 5:26
  4. "Mirando (Animal Collective Remix)" – 9:57
  5. "Mirando (YACHT Remix)" – 2:51

Charts

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References

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  1. ^ "LP3 by Ratatat". Metacritic. Retrieved October 14, 2016.
  2. ^ Vozick-Levinson, Simon (August 8, 2009). "LP3: Music review: Entertainment Weekly". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on April 21, 2009. Retrieved August 23, 2009.
  3. ^ Ratatat To Release LP3 Album & Animal Collective Remixes — News — AngryApe Archived July 5, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
  4. ^ "Ratatat Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  5. ^ "Ratatat Chart History (Top Dance/Electronic Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  6. ^ "Top Dance/Electronic Albums – Year-End 2008". Billboard. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
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