Blog 5: Review of Wildcat by Ratatat

I know I'm not really branching out here with another blog pertaining to Ratatat but I thought it would be appropriate since I'm going to see Ratatat in concert next week.


This song, along with many others by the group show that a piece does not have to be very busy for it to be appealing to the ear. It starts off with a snare drum and whistle going off in unsion in the background with a bass guitar playing in the foreground. After a few measures a wildcat noise sounds and a deeper sounding bass guitar is introduced.

If I had to be critical of this song, I'd say my least favorite part is the bridge that begins at 1:57. I think I just find the guitar to be relatively 'squeaky'. But after that segment is over I find myself really getting into the song even moreso than before. I like the subtle percussive elements, particuallry their usage of the high-hat.

Can't wait for the concert.