Ratchet is the 2015 debut studio album by American singer/songwriter Shamir, released on May 19, 2015, on XL Recordings.
The debut single from the album, "Call It Off", was released in March 2015 while the album itself was released on May 19, 2015. The music video for "Call It Off" was produced and released as part of the 2015 YouTube Music Awards.
The album's second single, "Darker", was released in May 2015. The single was released ahead of the album and was promoted as part of the album's release compaign.
"On the Regular" is also included on the album. The track had previously been released as a single before its inclusion on the album.
Accolades Publication Accolade Year Rank NME NME'S Albums of the Year 20152015 Pitchfork The 50 Best Albums of 2015 Rolling Stone The 20 Best Pop Albums of 2015 Stereogum The 50 Best Albums of 2015 Spin The 50 Best Albums of 2015
Track listing
Vegas (4:16) Make A Scene (2:52) On The Regular (2:58) Call It Off (2:50) Hot Mess (4:29) Demon (3:40) In For The Kill (3:18) Youth (4:38) Darker (3:58) Head In The Clouds (5:02) 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.
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