Top tracks — play these first
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Eat Me Up Alive Start here — The opening track sets the aggressive tone for the album with its punchy guitar riffs and energetic vocals, encapsulating Ratt's signature glam metal style.
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Best of Me — This track highlights the band's knack for melody intertwined with heavy instrumentation, showcasing a reflective lyricism that balances nostalgia and confidence.
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Garden of Eden — With its catchy hook and vibrant guitar work, this song exemplifies Ratt’s ability to create infectious anthems that resonate with both old fans and new listeners alike.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Infestation balances energetic tracks with slower moments, reflecting Ratt's attempt to reconnect with their classic sound.
What we noticed
- The first four tracks feature aggressive guitar riffs and high-energy vocals, establishing a consistent hard rock sound.
- Several songs incorporate gang vocals in the choruses, enhancing the anthemic quality typical of glam metal.
- The album's pacing slows down with tracks like 'Last Call' and 'Take Me Home', which provide a contrast to the more upbeat songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- catchy hooks and melodies
- short, engaging listening sessions
- vibrant, energetic soundscapes
- dynamic emotional expressions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — A strong return to form after a long hiatus, showing Ratt's continued relevance.
- Themes
- nostalgic glam metal· hard rock resilience
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Infestation marked Ratt's first studio album in over a decade, following their 1999 album, A Collection of Their Best. At this point in their career, Ratt was attempting to reconnect with their classic sound while navigating a changing music landscape dominated by newer rock styles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Poison· Def Leppard· Warrant
Tracklist
- 1 Eat Me Up Alive Start here 4:12
- 2 Best of Me 4:18
- 3 A Little Too Much 4:04
- 4 Look Out Below 3:44
- 5 Last Call 3:55
- 6 Lost Weekend 3:45
- 7 As Good as It Gets 4:38
- 8 Garden of Eden 3:02
- 9 Take a Big Bite 2:46
- 10 Take Me Home 4:22
- 11 Don't Let Go 3:22
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Slave to the Grind
Skid Row
Shares a hard-hitting sound with catchy hooks, blending glam metal nostalgia and resilience.
Saints of Los Angeles
Mötley Crüe
Continues the glam metal legacy with anthemic choruses and a nod to their hard rock roots.
15
Buckcherry
Combines gritty hard rock with catchy melodies, echoing themes of resilience and nostalgic flair.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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