Ritual is the third studio album from electronic rock band Jape, released on Co-op Records in 2008.

[4] The album features the singles "I Was a Man", "Strike Me Down" and "Phil Lynott", which was subject to an unsuccessful petition by fans to have it named the Christmas number one in Ireland in December 2008.

[5] Ritual featured ten tracks, including "Streetwise", "Graveyard" and "Strike Me Down", all of which had previously been performed live.

[8][9][10] Ritual's victory was announced at a live ceremony held at Vicar Street, Dublin on 4 March 2009.

[16] Jape was amongst six of the nominees who performed at the event, with a three-song set featuring earlier in proceedings.