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Ratt = Studio album by Ratt
Released: July 6, 1999
Recorded: 1998-99
Genre: Blues rock, hard rock, glam metal
Length: 50:42
Label: Portrait
Producer: Richie Zito

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Ratt is the self titled and sixth album of Ratt. Often referred to as "1999" by fans (partially to avoid confusion with their EP, which was also self-titled). This album saw the band's musical direction to a more blues influenced rock sound and further away from their previous glam metal roots.

"Over the Edge" – 4:22
"Live for Today" – 4:38
"Gave Up Givin' Up" – 4:04
"We Don't Belong" – 6:11
"Breakout" – 4:24
"Tug of War" – 4:17
"Dead Reckoning" – 4:32
"Luv Sick" – 5:09
"It Ain't Easy" – 4:02
"All the Way" – 4:41
"So Good, So Fine" – 4:22

Stephen Pearcy: lead vocals
Warren DeMartini: guitar
Robbie Crane: bass guitar
Bobby Blotzer: drums

5.0 out of 5 stars Great album: from lyrics to guitar playing and rock sound,
This is a great album all around, and a must have if you're an old time Ratt fan because it's probably one of their best together. It most definetly brings back the Ratt sound. Warren DeMartini is soulful as ever, his playing is infectious and he proves again and again what a great guitar player he is. Listen to "Tug of War" and you'll know.
It takes a little to get used to this album though, it's not the raw, raunchy old times Ratt people are used to. This is toned down, it's layed back and it doesn't try to impress, it just delivers. The lyrics are inspiring, they are mature, and they reflect the maturity of the band as well. They make you think like in "Live for Today", make you contemplate like in "We Don't Belong", and give you a jolt of adreanaline from falling in love like in "Luv Sick".
Stephen's Arcade albums were good but this is much better. After listening to this album over and over again, I realized what a unique sound this band has, between Stephen's voice, Warren's unique style of guitar playing and Bobby's drums, that chemistry combined together reminds us what made them successful for so many years.

5.0 out of 5 stars THE RATT SWAGGER IS BACK!,
Thank God! Finally a band from the 80's comes back not trying to sound like alt-rock or hiphop. This lp rocks, I can't wait to see them in concert.Bobby proves he's a helluva drummer check him out on 'Breakout'. Pearcy voice gets better with each new release from Ratt. DeMartini, should be given an award, the most underrated guitarist comes through again. And newcomer Robbie Crane shows he belongs in Ratt. The thing I've loved most about Ratt over the years is that aura of confidence. You know when you grab a Ratt album, your gonna get rock. Ratt never sold-out to "half of the album is rock ballads" but they always provided fans with that classic one ballad per album like 'I Want To Love You Tonight', 'Given Yourself Away' and now 'We Don't Belong'. THE BAD BOYS FROM L.A. IS BACK!

5.0 out of 5 stars The best Ratt album in years!
I'm a guy who grew up in the 80's,and bands like Motley Crue,Ratt,Poison,etc.I must say that this new Ratt cd is the best hard rock album in years,and the best Ratt cd since "Dancing Undercover".The lyrics are decent,and Stephen Pearcy sounds to be in peak voice.Warren is a little more reserved than in the past.I guess he's already proven how fast he is,now he seems to have found a cool tone and a more relaxed style.Bobby Blotzer is great as usual on drums.These guys are one of the most underrated bands ever.It's too bad Pearcy had to leave the band again.Ratt(portrait)is the best album I have heard in ages.Check out Over The Edge,Gave Up Givin'Up,Luv Sick and So good,So Fine.The whole disc is solid,but those are my faves.Ratt has managed to stick to what they do best,while coming up with a more modern sound.If you like great,stylish hard rock,then pick this one up.It's definetly worth the money.