Rat a Tat Tat
Jason Collett · 2010
38 min · 11 tracks · alternative country
A blend of introspective lyrics and melodic hooks, wrapped in a warm, alternative country sound that feels both timeless and fresh.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rave on Sad Songs — This opening track sets the tone for the album, combining upbeat melodies with reflective lyrics about the role of sadness in music and life.
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Love Is a Dirty Word — With sharp wordplay and a catchy chorus, this track encapsulates the album's exploration of love's complexities and contradictions.
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Long May You Love — This heartfelt ballad illustrates Collett's knack for poignant storytelling, capturing the essence of longing and hope within its melodic structure.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but doesn't significantly stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo rhythm, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat tempo that contrasts with the preceding songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered harmonies and instrumental arrangements that build gradually, particularly in 'Lake Superior' and 'Cold Blue Halo'.
- The album closes with a track that features a stripped-down arrangement, allowing for a reflective conclusion after the more dynamic earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- introspective lyrics for quiet moments
- melodic hooks that linger
- for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek immediate emotional highs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Rat a Tat Tat is Jason Collett's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Here’s to you. At this stage in his career, Collett was consolidating his identity as a key figure in the Canadian indie music scene, gaining recognition for his storytelling and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ron Sexsmith· Hayes Carll· The Wooden Sky
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rave on Sad Songs 3:47
- 2 Lake Superior 3:11
- 3 Love Is a Dirty Word 2:42
- 4 Bitch City 3:31
- 5 High Summer 3:12
- 6 Cold Blue Halo 3:23
- 7 Love Is a Chain 3:57
- 8 Long May You Love 4:04
- 9 The Slowest Dance 2:55
- 10 Winnipeg Winds 2:41
- 11 Vanderpool Vanderpool 4:58
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