Tell the World: The Very Best of Ratt
Ratt · 2007
79 min · 20 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal
A high-octane collection of glam metal anthems, dripping with catchy hooks and swaggering riffs.
Why this album works
This compilation album was significant for reintroducing Ratt's music to both longtime fans and new listeners, achieving moderate commercial success by charting on Billboard's Top Hard Rock Albums. Its inclusion of iconic tracks like 'Round and Round' helped cement Ratt's legacy within the glam metal scene, influencing a resurgence of interest in the genre during the mid-2000s.
- Best for
- high-energy party atmosphere sing-along anthems with friends steady groove for road trips
- Context
- Released in 2007, 'Tell the World: The Very Best of Ratt' came during a period of nostalgia for classic rock sounds. This compilation showcased Ratt's most successful tracks from their 1980s heyday, capturing the essence of glam metal as the genre faced evolving musical trends. It served as a retrospective glance at their career, following their last studio album 'Infestation' in 2010.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alice Cooper· Mötley Crüe· Dokken
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dangerous But Worth the Risk 3:30
- 2 Back for More 3:46
- 3 Lovin' You's a Dirty Job 3:14
- 4 Nobody Rides for Free 4:43
- 5 Heads I Win, Tails You Lose 3:59
- 6 You're In Love Standout 3:14
- 7 City to City 3:31
- 8 Body Talk 3:48
- 9 Way Cool Jr. 4:28
- 10 Round and Round Standout 4:25
- 11 Lay It Down Standout 3:25
- 12 I Want a Woman 4:00
- 13 Dance 4:22
- 14 Wanted Man 3:40
- 15 Slip of the Lip 3:18
- 16 Shame Shame Shame 4:33
- 17 Lack of Communication 3:55
- 18 Over the Edge 4:23
- 19 Steel River 4:18
- 20 Way Cool Jr. (MTV Unplugged) 5:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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