Rat a Tat Tat is the fifth solo album by Jason Collett of Broken Social Scene. The album was released on March 9, 2010 from record label Arts & Crafts.
The album was produced by Carlin Nicholson and Michael O'Brien of Toronto-based band Zeus, the album features guest musicians Andrew Whiteman, Tony Scherr and Liam O'Neil of The Stills.
In promotion of the album, the label released songs, "Love Is a Dirty Word", in MP3 format.
The album was a longlisted nominee for the 2010 Polaris Music Prize, but it lost to Les Chemins de verre."Blue Rodeo, BSS on Polaris long list". The Globe and Mail, June 17, 2010.
"Rat a Tat Tat" placed third in Exclaim! Magazine's annual musical rankings for top Folk & Country albums of 2010. Collett was praised for his irreverence in music making, "this time around, his raspy drawl is a little twangier and his retro detailing a little glossier. Although he pays homage to myriad bygone musical styles, Collett adds a tart twist that turns familiar echoes into fresh sounds."Rachel Sanders, Exclaim! Magazine {Exclaim! Year in Review}
Track listing "Rave On Sad Songs" "Lake Superior" "Love Is a Dirty Word" "Bitch City" "High Summer" "Cold Blue Halo" "Love Is a Chain" "Long May You Love" "The Slowest Dance" "Winnipeg Winds" "Vanderpool Vanderpool"
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