Ratatat

Today's Music That is Fun and Interesting is the self-titled debut album from Ratatat. No history lesson today, let's just talk about the music.

This is all instrumental and electronic music, no vocals to be found here (at least I don't think so). It's not exactly Explosions in the Sky, but more upbeat and staged. It's pretty fun though! There are guitars and synthesizers; the music borders on being obnoxious but manages to remain light. Each song does have a good progression; there's a nice pop, but it's built to rather than given away within the first thirty seconds. I guess I'd describe Ratatat as using a lot of the same elements as Boards of Canada, but more jovial than pensive. Really, I'd think I should hate this album, but I'm pretty much enjoying it.

In short, this is what you should play when you have a party, and you want people to dance like there's ass in their pants.

In Other News:
I had a pretty great weekend but I know I am going to screw things up. Maybe?