Detonator
Ratt · 1990
42 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal
A polished blend of glam metal and hard rock, fueled by catchy hooks and anthemic choruses.
Why this album works
- Best for
- catchy hooks and melodies dynamic emotional journeys engaging, anthemic choruses
- Context
- Released on August 21, 1990, 'Detonator' was Ratt's fifth studio album, coming after their commercial peak with 'Out of the Cellar' and 'Invasion of Your Privacy'. This album marked a transition as grunge began to overshadow glam metal, reflecting the band's struggle to adapt their sound amid changing musical trends.
- If you like
- hard rock, heavy metal, glam metal
Detonator is an album by Ratt, released in 1990. A polished blend of glam metal and hard rock, fueled by catchy hooks and anthemic choruses. 'Detonator' peaked at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and included the hit single 'Shame Shame Shame', which reached number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite its moderate commercial success, the album is often noted for its more mature lyrical content compared to earlier works, showcasing a shift in Ratt's artistic direction. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Detonator sound like?
A polished blend of glam metal and hard rock, fueled by catchy hooks and anthemic choruses. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal.
What makes Detonator by Ratt notable?
'Detonator' peaked at number 24 on the Billboard 200 and included the hit single 'Shame Shame Shame', which reached number 41 on the Billboard Hot 100. Despite its moderate commercial success, the album is often noted for its more mature lyrical content compared to earlier works, showcasing a shift in Ratt's artistic direction. Released on August 21, 1990, 'Detonator' was Ratt's fifth studio album, coming after their commercial peak with 'Out of the Cellar' and 'Invasion of Your Privacy'. This album marked a transition as grunge began to overshadow glam metal, reflecting the band's struggle to adapt their sound amid changing musical trends.
Who is Detonator for?
Detonator works well if you're into catchy hooks and melodies, dynamic emotional journeys and engaging, anthemic choruses.
How many songs are on Detonator?
Detonator has 11 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro to Shame 0:55
- 2 Shame Shame Shame Standout 4:32
- 3 Lovin’ You’s a Dirty Job Standout 3:14
- 4 Scratch That Itch 3:16
- 5 One Step Away 4:50
- 6 Hard Time 3:46
- 7 Heads I Win, Tails You Lose 3:59
- 8 All or Nothing Standout 4:14
- 9 Can’t Wait on Love 4:04
- 10 Givin’ Yourself Away 5:26
- 11 Top Secret 3:49
Release Date
August 21, 1990
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
42 min 10 sec
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