RAT ATTACK
ROUND AND ROUND GREATEST HITS
Released 2005 (Cleopatra)

Track List:
01. Round And Round
02. You Think You're Tough
03. U Got It
04. Sweet Cheater
05. Lack Of Communication
06. Lay It Down
07. You're In Love
08. Back For More
09. Wanted Man
10. Lovin' You's A Dirty Job
11. Slip Of The Lip
12. Body Talk
13. I'm Insane
14. Dr. Rock
15. Ratt Madness
16. Drivin' On E
17. Top Secret

Band:
Stephen Pearcy - vocals
George Lynch - guitars
Tracii Guns - guitars
Erik Ferentinos - guitars
Mark Zavon - guitars
Matt Thorne - bass
Troy Johnson - bass
Todd Roberson - drums

QUOTE:

Reviewer: James Walsh (Mesa, Arizona United States) Ratt released their last studio album with Stephen Pearcy in 1999. That record was very under-appreciated by the media despite being on par with all other Ratt releases but was well received among the Ratt fanatics liks myself. Ever since then, we've hoped for a new Ratt release from the band as they continue to tour with a new lead singer but none is forthcoming. Perhaps I should've looked for the voice behind Ratt instead of looking at the band themselves. "Rat Attack," yes that is Rat with only one T as it is clear Stephen does not have the copyright to use the name Ratt, is a release combining some new creations with some classic cuts. Joining Stephen on this release are ex-Dokken guitarist "Mr. Scary" George Lynch and ex-L.A. Guns guitarist Tracii Guns. Stephen's "Rat Bastards" join him on several cuts as well. Now, on to the music! The album opens up with, as most cuts are, a new version of a classic song in Round & Round. It is clear that Stephen still has impressive pipes and does a really good job bringing new life into a classic cut. The same, however, cannot be said for my favorite Ratt song You Think You're Tough. While the musicianship is good and the new production quality does make a more rich and heavy sound, Stephen doesn't quite sing the chorus the same way he did on the original and it doesn't have the same effect. Emphasis is not on certain words and that really robs the song of the original feel. Those 2 songs are pretty much how the album goes... Some are real good, some leave you a little unsatisfied. For example, Lack of Communication is, in my opinion, better on this record than the original Ratt recording while You're In Love leaves something to be desired. There are a few Stephen solo cuts on this album. One is called U Got It which is the song he usually opens up with in concert these days. It's a fast paced rocker with high energy and a haunting chorus. If you are hungry for new Ratt, buy this album just for this cut. Other songs such as Sweet Cheater are pretty good but not as good as U Got It. After listening to the record once through, you get a pretty good feeling. You have just heard some of the best songs ever written with a new spin. And, the production quality and sound of the songs is updated to sound brand new and not worn out. Stephen proves he's still got it and he can still hit the high notes when he chooses to... The only thing is he doesn't reach for them as often as he used to which is understandable but not having the high pitched attempts during songs like You're In Love take away from the song. Here are a few questions and answers that might help your decision on if to purchase this record or not. Does the album ruin the Ratt classics? No, not at all. It actually adds to them because you can hear how they are updated over time while staying true to rock 'n' roll. Is this a nostolgia disc? Perhaps, perhaps not. I hate the idea of musicians who put effort into a release being labeled because of mainstream media coverage. While I love hair metal, I am a little uneasy actually calling it hair metal as it seems to hold some sort of negative connotation among the geeks in suits who usually write reviews for magazines. Plus, the bands are way more than hair. They're talented musicians who were able to write about a variety of subjects and not just "life sucks and I want to die." That said, the majority of the songs are classic Ratt songs done by the original singer of the material. So, take that for what you will. If I have all the Ratt classics, do I need to hear this? It is entirely up to you. For me, curiosity killed the cat and I'm glad I picked it up because it is a rich record full of new interpretations on songs I love. And, quite frankly, I love the song U Got It and have had it stuck in my head on and off since I saw Stephen in concert last. So, it is not a must for Ratt fans but if you hunger for a new release from the band, this is probably about as close as you'll get. Stephen runs a great site at stephen-pearcy.com selling live concert DVDs and informing the fans of his upcoming tour dates. Be sure and check his site out and pick up "Ratt Attack" now!

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