Ratfucker (album)

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Ratfucker
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Released1978 (1978)
Label Mirror

Ratfucker is the fourth and final studio album by American band Armand Schaubroeck Steals, released in 1978 by record label Mirror.

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Reception

Tiny Mix Tapes called it "arguably the pinnacle of Armand Schaubroeck Steals' short lived career" and "a deranged but brilliant cult classic", [1] while Trouser Press called it "a rough, stunning tour de force". [2]

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References

  1. Wojchiechowski, Mike (January 3, 2012). "Armand Schaubroeck Steals – Ratfucker | DeLorean | Tiny Mix Tapes". Tiny Mix Tapes . Retrieved May 29, 2016.
  2. Robbins, Ira. "TrouserPress.com :: Armand Schaubroeck Steals". TrouserPress.com . Retrieved May 29, 2016.