Complete List Of Ratt Songs From A to Z

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Ratt’s rise to prominence began in the early 1980s Los Angeles glam metal scene, a period defined by excess and flamboyance that set the stage for the band’s hard-hitting, hook-driven sound. Formed in 1977 by singer Stephen Pearcy under the original name Mickey Ratt, the group underwent numerous lineup changes before solidifying its classic lineup in 1982 with guitarist Warren DeMartini, guitarist Robbin Crosby, bassist Juan Croucier, and drummer Bobby Blotzer.

In 1983, Ratt released their self-titled debut EP, which gained attention with the track “You Think You’re Tough” and caught the eye of Atlantic Records. The following year, they released their full-length debut album, Out of the Cellar, which became a multi-platinum success, propelled by the massive hit single “Round and Round.” The song, driven by DeMartini and Crosby’s twin guitar attack and Pearcy’s distinctive vocals, reached number 12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and solidified Ratt’s reputation as a dominant force in the burgeoning glam metal scene.

Ratt quickly followed up with Invasion of Your Privacy in 1985, another platinum-selling record that featured hits like “Lay It Down” and “You’re in Love.” Produced by Beau Hill, the album reinforced the band’s formula of infectious melodies and flashy guitar riffs, further cementing their commercial appeal. Despite the band’s growing success, internal tensions began to simmer as they navigated the pressures of fame and a grueling tour schedule.

In 1986, the band released Dancing Undercover, a slightly darker and more aggressive record that included “Dance” and “Body Talk.” Although the album didn’t achieve the same commercial heights as its predecessors, it kept Ratt in the public eye and on MTV’s heavy rotation. By 1988, the band returned with Reach for the Sky, a more polished but less consistent album that featured “Way Cool Jr.” and “I Want a Woman.” Despite mixed reviews, the album went platinum, but tensions within the band continued to mount.

Ratt’s fifth studio album, Detonator, released in 1990, was a marked attempt to update their sound for the changing musical landscape. Produced by Desmond Child, the album included “Shame Shame Shame” and “Lovin’ You’s a Dirty Job,” but failed to replicate the multi-platinum success of earlier releases. Shortly after, Robbin Crosby’s personal struggles with addiction became more pronounced, and the band’s internal conflicts reached a breaking point. By 1992, Ratt had officially disbanded.

The band would reunite multiple times throughout the 1990s and early 2000s, with Pearcy leaving and rejoining the lineup several times. In 1999, Ratt released Ratt, a self-titled album that attempted to modernize their sound, but it was met with limited commercial success. Tragically, in 2002, Robbin Crosby passed away from a heroin overdose, a loss that profoundly affected the remaining members.

Despite the setbacks, Ratt continued to tour and record, releasing Infestation in 2010, an album hailed as a return to their classic sound. Produced by Michael Baskette, it featured the single “Best of Me” and was praised for capturing the energy of their 1980s heyday. However, ongoing legal disputes and lineup changes plagued the band, with various members forming competing versions of Ratt throughout the decade.

Today, Ratt remains a prominent name in the annals of glam metal, their legacy defined by iconic hits like “Round and Round” and “Lay It Down.” Their contributions to the genre helped define the sound and style of the 1980s, and despite the tumultuous history, their music continues to resonate with both longtime fans and new listeners alike.

Complete List Of Ratt Songs From A to Z

7th Avenue – Dancing Undercover – 1986
A Little Too Much – Infestation – 2010
All or Nothing – Detonator – 1990
All the Way – Ratt – 1999
As Good as It Gets – Infestation – 2010
Back for More – Out of the Cellar – 1984
Best of Me – Infestation – 2010
Between the Eyes – Invasion of Your Privacy – 1985
Body Talk – Dancing Undercover – 1986
Bottom Line – Reach for the Sky – 1988
Breakout – Ratt – 1999
Can’t Wait on Love – Detonator – 1990
Chain Reaction – Reach for the Sky – 1988
City to City – Reach for the Sky – 1988
Closer to My Heart – Invasion of Your Privacy – 1985
Dance – Dancing Undercover – 1986
Dangerous but Worth the Risk – Invasion of Your Privacy – 1985
Dead Reckoning – Ratt – 1999
Don’t Bite the Hand That Feeds – Reach for the Sky – 1988
Don’t Let Go – Infestation – 2010
Drive Me Crazy – Dancing Undercover – 1986
Eat Me Up Alive – Infestation – 2010
Enough Is Enough – Dancing Undercover – 1986
Garden of Eden – Infestation – 2010
Gave Up Givin’ Up – Ratt – 1999
Give It All – Invasion of Your Privacy – 1985
Givin’ Yourself Away – Detonator – 1990
Got Me on the Line – Invasion of Your Privacy – 1985
Hard Time – Detonator – 1990
Heads I Win, Tails You Lose – Detonator – 1990
I Want a Woman – Reach for the Sky – 1988
I Want to Love You Tonight – Reach for the Sky – 1988
I’m Insane – Out of the Cellar – 1984
In Your Direction – Out of the Cellar – 1984
Intro to Shame – Detonator – 1990
It Ain’t Easy – Ratt – 1999
It Doesn’t Matter – Dancing Undercover – 1986
Lack of Communication – Out of the Cellar – 1984
Last Call – Infestation – 2010
Lay It Down – Invasion of Your Privacy – 1985
Live for Today – Ratt – 1999
Look Out Below – Infestation – 2010
Looking for Love – Dancing Undercover – 1986
Lost Weekend – Infestation – 2010
Lovin’ You’s a Dirty Job – Detonator – 1990
Luv Sick – Ratt – 1999
The Morning After – Out of the Cellar – 1984
Never Use Love – Invasion of Your Privacy – 1985
No Surprise – Reach for the Sky – 1988
One Good Lover – Dancing Undercover – 1986
One Step Away – Detonator – 1990
Over the Edge – Ratt – 1999
Reach For The Sky – Out of the Cellar – 1984 (Bonus Track)
Round and Round – Out of the Cellar – 1984
Scene of the Crime – Out of the Cellar – 1984
Scatter – Infestation – 2010 (Japanese/iTunes Bonus Track)
Scratch That Itch – Detonator – 1990
Shame Shame Shame – Detonator – 1990
She Wants Money – Out of the Cellar – 1984
Slip of the Lip – Dancing Undercover – 1986
So Good, So Fine – Ratt – 1999
Take a Big Bite – Infestation – 2010
Take a Chance – Dancing Undercover – 1986
Take Me Home – Infestation – 2010
Tell the World – Infestation – 2010 (iTunes Special Edition Live Bonus Track)
Top Secret – Detonator – 1990
Tug of War – Ratt – 1999
Wanted Man – Out of the Cellar – 1984
Way Cool Jr. – Reach for the Sky – 1988
Way Cool Jr. (Live) – Infestation – 2010 (iTunes Special Edition Live Bonus Track)
We Don’t Belong – Ratt – 1999
What I’m After – Reach for the Sky – 1988
What You Give Is What You Get – Invasion of Your Privacy – 1985
What’s It Gonna Be – Reach for the Sky – 1988
You Should Know by Now – Invasion of Your Privacy – 1985
You Think You’re Tough (Live) – Infestation – 2010 (iTunes Special Edition Live Bonus Track)
You’re in Love – Invasion of Your Privacy – 1985
You’re in Trouble – Out of the Cellar – 1984