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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • catchy hooks and melodies
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • engaging, anthemic choruses
  • short, punchy songs
  • energetic listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Poison· Def Leppard· Warrant

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro to Shame 0:55
  • 2 Shame Shame Shame 4:32
  • 3 Lovin’ You’s a Dirty Job 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 4:14
  • 9 Can’t Wait on Love 4:04
  • 10 Givin’ Yourself Away 5:26
  • 11 Top Secret 3:49

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