{"title":"Ratatat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Ratatat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRatatat formed in Brooklyn, New York in 2001 around Mike Stroud (guitar, electronics) and Evan Mast (bass, electronics). They have been associated with the contemporary electronic indie and instrumental electronic scenes, with instrumental compositional approach (rare vocals across their catalog). They signed with XL Recordings (Beggars Banquet) and built international audiences across the mid-to-late 2000s. They have continued releasing material across multiple decades, though their last studio LP Magnifique was released in 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSound and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRatatat's sound combines electronic, indie electronic, instrumental rock, dance-rock, indie rock, electronic rock, and post-rock with distinctive interlocking dual guitar arrangements (Mike Stroud lead guitar work and Evan Mast bass and electronics), atmospheric synthesizer-driven production approaches, and varied compositional approaches drawing on classic 1970s instrumental rock alongside contemporary electronic and indie rock influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscography highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRatatat (2004, XL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassics (2006, XL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLP3 (2008, XL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLP4 (2010, XL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnifique (2015, XL\/Because)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFor collectors\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eXL Recordings and Because Music pressings of the Ratatat catalog have been issued in multiple color variant editions and limited deluxe pressings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere to start\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eListeners new to Ratatat typically start with Classics (2006) or LP3 (2008). \u003cspan class=\"related-collections\"\u003eExplore more: \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/electronic-vinyl-records\"\u003eElectronic\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"ratatat-lp4-vinyl","title":"LP4 LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a record torn between a modern computer funk sound with links to the Hudson Mohawke brand of contemporary hip-hop, and archaic string, synth and guitar-led passages.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540862677175,"sku":"210000016408","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1636716.jpg?v=1781154533"},{"product_id":"ratatat-self-titled-vinyl","title":"Self-Titled LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eDebut album from the Brooklyn-based electronic duo Ratatat. Anthemic guitars like you've never heard them before!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540862873783,"sku":"210000016405","price":27.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/1327471.jpg?v=1781154534"},{"product_id":"ratatat-cd","title":"Ratatat CD","description":"\u003cp\u003eRatatat's self-titled CD comprises 11 tracks, including \"Seventeen Years.\" This release stands strong in the electronic genre with its rhythmic beats and captivating melodies.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785679876279,"sku":"210000016400","price":17.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/626315.jpg?v=1783045633"},{"product_id":"ratatat-classics-vinyl","title":"Classics LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eClassics 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wax Trax Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48785751343287,"sku":"210000016406","price":29.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/5755\/4871\/files\/947428.jpg?v=1783045808"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.waxtraxrecords.com\/collections\/ratatat.oembed","provider":"Wax Trax Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}