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2021 studio album by Ratboys From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Happy Birthday, Ratboy is a 2021 studio album by American indie rock band Ratboys. The surprise album[2] is a re-recording of the band's earliest material and has received positive reviews from critics.
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Released | April 1, 2021 | |||
Studio | Type One Studios and band members' homes | |||
Genre | Indie rock[1] | |||
Length | 37:31 | |||
Language | English | |||
Label | Topshelf | |||
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Editors at Pitchfork Media scored this release 7.2 out of 10 and critic Pete Tosiello stated that this album contrasts "cozy nostalgia with hard-rocking instincts", with a more "somber and reflective" tone than 2020's Printer's Devil.[1] Mark Moody of Under the Radar scored this album a 7 out of 10, stating that "the addition of a permanent rhythm section in Marcus Nuccio (drums) and Sean Neumann (bass), the decade old songs are brought to fuller frame" and praised several tracks, noting album closer "Go Outside" as a highlight.[3] "Go Outside" was also recognized as one of the best songs of the week at Paste, where Carli Scolforo considered the title good advice to listeners during the COVID-19 pandemic which also marked a change in the band's sound to a country music influence[4] and the album release was included on a short list of best albums of the week as well.[5]
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