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Ratt

Ratt · 1999

50 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

A gritty blend of hard rock and glam metal, laced with anthemic choruses and raw guitar riffs.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Over the Edge Start here — This opening track establishes the album's high-energy tone with its driving rhythms and showcases Ratt's signature blend of melody and grit.
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    Breakout — As one of the most memorable songs on the album, it encapsulates themes of resilience and showcases powerful hooks that resonate with fans of classic rock.
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    Gave Up Givin’ Up — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics combined with a catchy chorus, highlighting the band's ability to merge personal struggles with an infectious sound.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • reflective moments of introspection

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Represents Ratt's effort to stay relevant after a hiatus, showcasing their raw sound.
Themes
gritty nightlife· late '90s rock revival· personal struggle anthems
Career context
Released in 1999, Ratt marked a significant return for the band after a hiatus, following their previous album 'Detonator' from 1990. This self-titled album came during a period of decline for glam metal but showcased the band's attempt to adapt to the changing rock landscape of the late '90s.
Stylistic neighbors
Poison· Def Leppard· Warrant
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Tracklist

  • 1 Over the Edge Start here 4:23
  • 2 Live for Today 4:39
  • 3 Gave Up Givin’ Up 4:04
  • 4 We Don’t Belong 6:12
  • 5 Breakout 4:24
  • 6 Tug of War 4:18
  • 7 Dead Reckoning 4:33
  • 8 Luv Sick 5:10
  • 9 It Ain’t Easy 4:03
  • 10 All the Way 4:41
  • 11 So Good, So Fine 4:22

What to play next

Infestation
Listen next

Infestation

2010

Continues the hard rock energy with a modern twist, reflecting late career themes.
Collage
Go back to

Collage

1997

Sets the stage with similar gritty sound and style leading into the current album.
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glam metal hard rock heavy metal

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Alice Cooper

Combines anthemic choruses with a darker lyrical tone, echoing the raw edge of late '90s rock.

Generation Swine

Generation Swine

Mötley Crüe

Offers a blend of glam metal and hard rock while reflecting on nightlife and personal conflict in the changing era.

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