Ratt really DO suck.

[frank]

After reading the Johnny Ramone thread (RIP), curiosity finally got the better of me.
So I headed over to www.allmusic.com to check out Mr Jeremy's favourite poodle rockers, Ratt.

I headed in with an open mind, hoping that I was wrong, hoping that Ratt did indeed make some worthwhile music.

Turns out my worst suspicions were confirmed, Ratt really do suck.
And I don't mean ordinary, everyday Motley Crue type suckiness - Ratt suck more than Phil Collins.

But don't let me tell you, check it out for yourself.

Type Ratt into the search box over at allmusicguide.

Click on one of the little speaker icons and bathe your ears in the palm-muted arpeggios, drenched in that wonderful '80s chorus/reverb. Delight in the gated snare sound and throw your hands up in joy as the singer's strained, sperm-gargling voice dances tunelessly on your eardrums.

Sorry Ron, I had to let everyone know.

 

[carcharias]

oh yes they do.

 

[CC_Eagle]

Chorus reverb....ewwww...Reverb is the devil! Wait..80's music in general is the devil. Anyone who participated in it should be beaten with a stick. I always knew Ratt ate arse.. :lol: :lol:

 

[Ron Jeremy]

Funny thing is though, i typed in the Ramones and they sounded even worse, the reception ain't the greatest.

:arrow: 16 million sold :mrgreen:

 

[Anonymous]

Ratt are ok. I downloaded Ratt & Roll since Ron won't STFU about them. It's not bad, not bad at all.

 

[Ron Jeremy]

Songs to listen too.

- Back for more
- Wanted man
- Closer to My heart
- Body talk
- Lay it down
- Round & Round
- I wan't a women
- Dance

Every band has some dud songs, these songs were some of there biggest hits.

 

[Ron Jeremy]

Balmain boy, they are a required taste, if you like Pearcys vocals then you'll like the band, veyr much similar to Aeromith imo.

 

[Ron Jeremy]

Biography by Stephen Thomas Erlewine & Greg Prato
Ratt's brash, melodic heavy metal made the Los Angeles quintet one of the most popular rock acts of the mid-'80s. The group had its origins in the '70s group Mickey Ratt, which had evolved into Ratt by 1983; at that time the band featured vocalist Stephen Pearcy, guitarist Robbin Crosby, guitarist Warren DeMartini, bassist Juan Croucier, and drummer Bobby Blotzer. The band released their self-titled first album independently in 1983, which led to a major label contract with Atlantic Records. Their first album under this deal, 1984's Out of the Cellar, was a major success, reaching the American Top Ten and selling over three million copies. "Round and Round," the first single drawn from the album, hit number 12, proving the band had pop crossover potential. While their second album, 1985's Invasion of Your Privacy, didn't match the multi-platinum figures of Out of the Cellar, it also reached the Top Ten and sold over a million copies. By that time, the band could sell-out concerts across the country and were a staple on MTV and AOR radio. Both Dancin' Undercover (1986) and Reach for the Sky (1988) continued the band's platinum streak and their audience, had only slipped slightly by the time of their final album, 1990's Detonator.

In 1992, Pearcy left Ratt to form his own band, Arcade, issuing a pair of releases — 1993's self-titled debut and 1994's A/2, before forming another new band, Vertex (issuing a lone self-titled release in 1996). With their brand of glam metal out of step with the then-burgeoning alt-rock movement, Ratt decided to sit out much of the '90s — during which time DeMartini issued a solo album, Crazy Enough to Sing to You. But by the late '90s, the public's interest in '80s rock began to perk up, leading to Ratt reuniting in time for 1997's Collage. Two years later, Ratt's second self-titled release of their recording career was issued, following the same formula as its predecessor.

Shortly thereafter, Pearcy left the group once again, as he soon began fronting two bands, the more modern-sounding outfit Vicious Delite (a self-titled debut appeared in 2000) and Nitronic. Pearcy also formed his own record label (Top Fuel Records), and released several collections of archival material — Arcade's A/3: Live & Unreleased, Mickey Ratt's The Garage Tape Dayz 78-81, and under his own name, the demo collection Before and Laughter. 2001 saw the release of Pearcy's first true solo album, Social Intercourse. Despite Pearcy's exit of the band, Ratt continued to carry on with new members Jizzy Pearl (former Love/Hate) on vocals, John Corabi (former Mötley Crüe) on guitar, and bassist Robbie Crane joining original members DeMartini and Blotzer. In the summer of 2001, long M.I.A. Ratt guitarist Robbin Crosby disclosed to the public that he was battling AIDS, and Croucier soon began organizing a benefit album for his former bandmate. After struggling for years with the resulting health problems, Crosby died in Los Angeles in June 2002.

 

[carcharias]

ratcat are better

 

[Ron Jeremy]

:lol: :lol:

lets not get silly shall we :lol:

 

[frank]

ratcat are better

Indeed.

2 rodents for the price of 1.

 

[carcharias]

lets not get silly shall we

if the spandex fits

 

[Ron Jeremy]

Ratt weren't that spandex, only for a couple of albums then they changed to a more muso style of clothing like leather jackets etc..

 

[carcharias]

Ratt weren't that spandex, only for a couple of albums then they changed to a more muso style of clothing like leather jackets etc..

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
well that changes everything...........except for their crap music that is.

muso style of clothing??? :lol: :lol:

the boomtown Rats were better as well.

 

[Ron Jeremy]

Boomtown rats were good, The Ramones were as leather as they come aswell :lol:

 

[CC_Eagle]

veyr much similar to Aeromith imo.

Which is why they were or are shithouse. They were just another generic, 80's pop-metal,hairspray pack of wankers band. Nothing special at all.

 

[Ron Jeremy]

veyr much similar to Aeromith imo.

Which is why they were or are shithouse. They were just another generic, 80's pop-metal,hairspray pack of wankers band. Nothing special at all.

You're entitled to your opinion........no matter how wrong you are.

In fact, going by record sales of 80's hair bands such as Gunners, Bon Jovie, Aerosmith, Ratt, Motely Crue etc...i dare say your opinion reflects the minority.

PS, i can see where your taste comes from, look at your sig :lol: :lol: , the worst performing prime ministers this country has ever had :lol: ;-)

 

[Anonymous]

PS, i can see where your taste comes from, look at your sig :lol: :lol: , the worst performing prime ministers this country has ever had :lol: ;-)

Last time I defend you Ratt for you. :evil:

 

[frank]

veyr much similar to Aeromith imo.

Which is why they were or are shithouse. They were just another generic, 80's pop-metal,hairspray pack of wankers band. Nothing special at all.

I disagree.
Aerosmith were a great rock & roll band through the late 70s, 80s and early 90s.
Admittedly, they've dropped the bundle somewhat over the last few years but they can still deliver a great song when they want to.

Ratt were neither rock & roll nor great, therefore nothing like Aerosmith at all really.

 

[Ron Jeremy]

Everything like Ratt...brillant :mrgreen:

BTW

Sorry Balmain boy, but you have to admit Keating & Whitlam weren't our greatest pm's ;-)