Ratchet (album) explained

Ratchet
Type:Studio
Artist:Shamir
Cover:Ratchet (Front Cover).png
Released:May 19, 2015
Length:41:48
Label:XL
Producer:Nick Sylvester[1]
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Ratchet is the 2015 debut studio album by American singer/songwriter Shamir, released on May 19, 2015, on XL Recordings.[2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]

The debut single from the album, "Call It Off", was released in March 2015 while the album itself was released on May 19, 2015.[11] The music video for "Call It Off" was produced and released as part of the 2015 YouTube Music Awards.[12]

The album's second single, "Darker", was released in May 2015.[13] [14] [15]

"On the Regular" is also included on the album.[1]

Accolades

PublicationAccoladeYearRank
NMENME'S Albums of the Year 20152015
PitchforkThe 50 Best Albums of 2015
Rolling StoneThe 20 Best Pop Albums of 2015
StereogumThe 50 Best Albums of 2015
SpinThe 50 Best Albums of 2015

Track listing

  1. Vegas (4:16)
  2. Make A Scene (2:52)
  3. On The Regular (2:58)
  4. Call It Off (2:50)
  5. Hot Mess (4:29)
  6. Demon (3:40)
  7. In For The Kill (3:18)
  8. Youth (4:38)
  9. Darker (3:58)
  10. Head In The Clouds (5:02)
  11. KC (Bonus) (3:47)

Writing and composition

The first single, 'Call It Off', describes a toxic relationship between the writer and an unknown person. The song is outlined by 'acid' basslines and rises up to hectic synth lines.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: PopMatters. Ratchet. Lathan, Ryan. May 20, 2015.
  2. News: Timeout. New York. Five reasons to love Shamir; Get to know the ascendant pop star before he blows up.. Colin. St. John. 18. May 13, 2015.
  3. News: The New Yorker. New York. Never Settle: The shape-shifting methods of Shamir . Anwen. Crawford. 90–92 . May 18, 2015. June 9, 2015.
  4. Web site: Watch Shamir Perform 3 Songs From 'Ratchet'. npr.org. 15 April 2015 . 3 July 2017. Thompson . Stephen .
  5. Web site: Shamir Bailey Invites Everyone In, With Plenty Of Pop Star Potential. NPR.org. 3 July 2017.
  6. News: Pop Music Catches Up to Shamir. Jon. Caramanica. The New York Times. 8 May 2015. 3 July 2017.
  7. Web site: Shamir's big week: Kudos abound for Vegas' new pop wunderkind. lasvegasweekly.com. 27 May 2015 . 3 July 2017.
  8. Web site: Review: Shamir's Debut LP, 'Ratchet,' Is a Thrilling, Anthemic Introduction. Complex. 3 July 2017.
  9. Web site: LA Times. touch.latimes.com. 3 July 2017.
  10. Web site: The Shamir Explosion, The Holacracy Fallout and the Uber Revival. 13 May 2015. dtlv.com. 3 July 2017.
  11. Web site: Shamir Shares New Single, Call It Off. March 23, 2015. March 23, 2015. DIY. Milton. Jamie.
  12. Web site: Shamir - Call It Off (Official Music Video YTMAs). March 23, 2015. March 23, 2015. YouTube.
  13. Web site: Shamir Sings the Night Away in New 'Darker' Music Video. 5 May 2015. spin.com. 3 July 2017.
  14. Web site: Shamir Explores the Desert in "Darker" Video - Pitchfork. pitchfork.com. 5 May 2015 . 3 July 2017.
  15. Web site: Shamir's New "Darker" Video Was Shot by High-Flying Drones. 5 May 2015. papermag.com. 3 July 2017.

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