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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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If there was an example of a classic band ready to stumble at a crucial hurdle, it would have been Ratt. Wayward lead-singer, dead founding member, lacklustre albums, not to mention pretty much being inactive for the best part of two decades, you could be forgiven for thinking that things didn't bode well for this comeback.
However, if you wrote a wishlist for what Ratt HAD to do to get you to listen to them again, then they definitely fulfill it on 'Infestation': Great production, crunchy riffs, can't-get-it-out-of-your-head catchiness, tasteful shredding, Pearcy's sneer - all present and correct.
Thankfully, they now have a sympathetic producer ( Elvis Baskette ), who is obviously a fan. He knows the limitations of the Pearcy 'voice', and makes sure it's upfront and unapologetic. You hear Pearcy, and you hear the 'Ratt Sound'. So you get the patented attitude and swagger, backed up by muscular and confident music. Nothing outstays its welcome, and indeed, the album clocks in at a perfect forty-seven minutes. It doesn't hang around long enough for you to get bored.
This album is what SHOULD have followed the stunning 'Invasion Of Your Privacy', as it sits comfortably alongside those early classics. Utterly great.
However, if you wrote a wishlist for what Ratt HAD to do to get you to listen to them again, then they definitely fulfill it on 'Infestation': Great production, crunchy riffs, can't-get-it-out-of-your-head catchiness, tasteful shredding, Pearcy's sneer - all present and correct.
Thankfully, they now have a sympathetic producer ( Elvis Baskette ), who is obviously a fan. He knows the limitations of the Pearcy 'voice', and makes sure it's upfront and unapologetic. You hear Pearcy, and you hear the 'Ratt Sound'. So you get the patented attitude and swagger, backed up by muscular and confident music. Nothing outstays its welcome, and indeed, the album clocks in at a perfect forty-seven minutes. It doesn't hang around long enough for you to get bored.
This album is what SHOULD have followed the stunning 'Invasion Of Your Privacy', as it sits comfortably alongside those early classics. Utterly great.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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Great to hear a strong album from the RATT pack. I didn't think that their last album was that bad either despite reviews, but this is a very strong album - full of hard rockers in the ol', familiar RATT style. Listening to it earlier and my wife said that it sounded like one long song, which should be a good thing (and it is really...), but ultimately isn't, which is why I only gave it 4 stars - not enough diversity. But hey... it's all Ratt n' roll - good, rockin' stuff. Crank it up!!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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It's quite hard to believe that 26yrs have passed since the release of Out of The Cellar, the album that propelled the San Diego rockers to rock stardom. And now the boys are back, re-focused, re-grouped,re-freshed and ready to rock. But is it any good? Well, quite simply, "Yes sir!" Ratt have delivered a humongous rockin' fat slab of attitude, melody,classic riffs and sing along choruses. The type of material Ratt used to produce in their sleep. What we have here is eleven ear pumping anthems and not a filler to be seen.
Stand out tracks include "eat me up alive", "best of me","a little too much", and "lost weekend" is so utterly brilliant, that it already stands out as a Ratt classic, rubbing shoulders with such bad boys as "round & round", "you're in love", "lay it down" and "nobody rides for free".
Individually and collectively,the band are in top form and special note must be made of the production. Big, brash, modern and lively but without any of the 80's and early 90's over use of reverb. It's especially great to hear Bobby Blotzer's drum work shine in the mix.
So is it as good as "Cellar" or "Invasion"? Well too early to say really but if not, then it's seriously close, and that's some compliment.
So if you're an old Ratt fan, now is the time to re-emerge and take up arms. If you're new to the infestation, then welcome! Let's rock!!
Stand out tracks include "eat me up alive", "best of me","a little too much", and "lost weekend" is so utterly brilliant, that it already stands out as a Ratt classic, rubbing shoulders with such bad boys as "round & round", "you're in love", "lay it down" and "nobody rides for free".
Individually and collectively,the band are in top form and special note must be made of the production. Big, brash, modern and lively but without any of the 80's and early 90's over use of reverb. It's especially great to hear Bobby Blotzer's drum work shine in the mix.
So is it as good as "Cellar" or "Invasion"? Well too early to say really but if not, then it's seriously close, and that's some compliment.
So if you're an old Ratt fan, now is the time to re-emerge and take up arms. If you're new to the infestation, then welcome! Let's rock!!
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Unexpected excellent stuff
As many will know, Ratt were around in the 80's and 90's and were lumped in with Motley Crue, Twisted Sister, G&R etc. I never really listened to them at the time though. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Smeghammer
Mixed feelings, but great anyway.
Not that these guys have changed anything. I wounder how they can sound exactly as they did 20 years ago. That I must say is an achivement in itself. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Bankia
INFANTASTIC
Others have said that this album is a return to form, and boy are they right. If you enjoyed the first two albums (not including the self-titled debut) this album will sit right... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Calgacus
The 80's is back
The 80's. The decade that should never have been. All that disco rubbish, & leg warmers. But it also spawned some of the best metal that's ever been produced. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Mr. DM Griffiths
Bloody Fanatastic
A fantastic return for Ratt, in fact i'd say this was better than their releases in the 80's. You won't be disappointed, every track kicks ass, and a joy to listen to. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Adzam Super 6
good album
yeah good album.woz not into ratt when the were out the first time but they have got better.to work ratt
Published 21 months ago by Mr. T. Cooper
one of the best this year
I love Ratt's new album, it is a perfect series of great songs, very nice for the car!! The other drivers will
hear the thumping, see you sing along and tap your hands, it is... Read more
hear the thumping, see you sing along and tap your hands, it is... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Ramses
Great return of Ratt
Thoroughly recommend this CD. Good catchy riffs and tunes that will have you playing the CD over and over...
Published on 27 May 2010 by Owen
Ratt at their absolute best!
The young Ratt was a frustrating band. Each of their early albums contained two or three truly classic tracks, but was padded out with fillers. Read more
Published on 24 May 2010 by HeavyMetalMonty
Ratt are back!!
This album is superb - if you liked Invasion then i guarantee this will be top of you playlist - every track is vintage Ratt and the whole album just hits you time after time with... Read more
Published on 21 May 2010 by J. S. Graham
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