The Sandman Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I rewatched this last night: Recorded a few years before it aired (I think about 1999, but airing in 2006?) - it's interesting in looking at how excess basically destroyed a hugely popular group (like so many others) - and interesting to note (as I'd forgotten) that Guns is cited as one of the reasons why groups like Ratt went into decline. And, with myriad lineup changes, arguments and fallouts - it's meant a Guns-esque situation of replacements and mini-reunions over the years.As a band, they've put out some quality albums:Out of the Cellar (1984)Invasion of Your Privacy (1985)Dancing Undercover (1986)Reach for the Sky (1988)Detonator (1990)Ratt (1999)Infestation (2010)The latter, particularly - is great from start to finish - and although in vein, actually does sound vaguely current. Best of Me, Eat Me Up Alive and A Little Too Much are a great way to kick off any album. Most people know them for 'Round and Round' - but worth digging a bit deeper. Anyone have fond memories of this group, or seen them live? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixes Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I rewatched this last night: Recorded a few years before it aired (I think about 1999, but airing in 2006?) - it's interesting in looking at how excess basically destroyed a hugely popular group (like so many others) - and interesting to note (as I'd forgotten) that Guns is cited as one of the reasons why groups like Ratt went into decline. And, with myriad lineup changes, arguments and fallouts - it's meant a Guns-esque situation of replacements and mini-reunions over the years.As a band, they've put out some quality albums:Out of the Cellar (1984)Invasion of Your Privacy (1985)Dancing Undercover (1986)Reach for the Sky (1988)Detonator (1990)Ratt (1999)Infestation (2010)The latter, particularly - is great from start to finish - and although in vein, actually does sound vaguely current. Best of Me, Eat Me Up Alive and A Little Too Much are a great way to kick off any album. Most people know them for 'Round and Round' - but worth digging a bit deeper. Anyone have fond memories of this group, or seen them live?Saw them live in 1984. Weren't great but definitely put on an entertaining show. They were one of the Big 3, so to speak, of the early 80's Hollywood scene with Motley Crue and WASP. All of their albums have a few good songs but the only album that is quality from start to finish is Infestation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I've got Stephen Pearcys book on my kindle. Ratt n Roll. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I know em from The Golden Child...quite liked the song actually although they are not really in my usual sphere of taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 I know em from The Golden Child...quite liked the song actually although they are not really in my usual sphere of taste.Yeah, I mean this is hair/glam or whatever you want to term it to the max - but do have a sort of authentic sound, it's always them, so to speak.Saw them live in 1984. Weren't great but definitely put on an entertaining show. They were one of the Big 3, so to speak, of the early 80's Hollywood scene with Motley Crue and WASP. All of their albums have a few good songs but the only album that is quality from start to finish is InfestationNice! I've never been disappointed by one of their albums, although naturally there are some songs that are definite gems haha. Glad someone else likes Infestation - surprised me how good it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I always thought Ratt and Dokken were good bands from that time, they had "pop" hooks which put them in the glam genre but glam bands to me were the ones who prioritized Aqua Net and spandex over the music. I wouldn't say criminally underrated because they had hits, but worth checking the back catalog out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lithium Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 lol 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Shame, Shame, Shame and Loving You is a Dirty Job are two I enjoy. I really just got the greatest hits to be background music to the book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowOfTheWave Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 You're In Love is catchy. And Mickey Rourke singing Round And Round was cool too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jman2000 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I love Ratt. Definitely think they're under-rated. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sandman Posted September 30, 2014 Author Share Posted September 30, 2014 lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amir Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I remember as soon as the end credits started to roll in Point Break, I knew I had to download this song: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Infestation is their best overall album, imo.Very solid band with some classic songs. They are definitely in the top tier of hair metal bands. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-GenerationX Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Always really liked his voice and they did have some super catchy hooks. But, a total product of that brief point in time. I am 37, so I grew up on that genre. I would not take issue with anyone that did not grow up on it, give it a listen and say its not for them. To this day, Skid Row and Twisted Sister are 2 of my favorite bands due to when I grew up. But I would not hold them up as examples of genius. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlisOld Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I am unamashamedly a huge Ratt fan. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love&hates Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I knew a couple of Ratt songs , but recently im trying to know more and more ...im enjoying them You're In Love is catchy. And Mickey Rourke singing Round And Round was cool too.Totally , You´re in Love in one of my favourites Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Always really liked his voice and they did have some super catchy hooks.But, a total product of that brief point in time. I am 37, so I grew up on that genre. I would not take issue with anyone that did not grow up on it, give it a listen and say its not for them.To this day, Skid Row and Twisted Sister are 2 of my favorite bands due to when I grew up. But I would not hold them up as examples of genius.Great post.Isn't it odd how some people get angry over the music that somebody else likes?P.S.Skid Row were awesome, Twisted Sister sucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 My friend's dad installed a satellite dish in the 80's so we were watching MTV in the early days.We laughed our asses off at a lot of it, be we gave Ratt their props as sort of a poor man's Aerosmith (judging by the documentary, which was quite good, they lived that cliche as well).They videos did grab your attention, def more interesting than a lot of the other MTV slosh of that era. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val22 Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I saw Ratt twice. Once with some other singer and then with Steven Pearcy. Since Steven has left Ratt again, I don't think they'll be any good anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JONEZY Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Loved RATT in the 80's. Warren is a great guitar player, in my opinion. Saw them in 1986, Bon Jovi opened up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnRDuff1 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) They've always been my favorite of that style of music (glam metal). Legitimately well crafted pop songs played on a super strat through a Marshall stack. Great dual solos and Stephen's voice is awesome. He has this way of pronouncing his R's at the end of his words that normally makes my skin crawl, but i don't hate him doing it for some reason. Edited October 1, 2014 by GnRDuff1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real McCoy Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I have their best of. I enjoyed their hits back when I was all-in on hair metal, but I never really checked out their back catalog. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner55 Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 I don't mind them. The way they end seemingly every song by repeatedly singing the song title over and over and over and over gets a little old I feel (I can't be the only one who's noticed this). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron MikeyJ Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 No love for Way Cool jr in this thread yet? One of my favs by them for sure. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WFA Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Ratt rocks, out of the cellar and infestation are great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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