Ratt--Ratt & Roll 8191

Ratt--Ratt & Roll 8191 (1991/Atlantic) Rating--9.2

A hearty collection, featuring all of the band's singles--even including a couple of tracks from the hard-to-find first E.P. One of the '80s metal scene's staples, Ratt was long the "anti-ballad" group, as they were simply about cutting riffs, fun tracks, and solid music. The only possible drawback here is that there are numerous other quality Ratt cuts that weren't released as singles-- thus the casual fan that just picks up this "best of" release will miss out on a lot of good tunes. Still, 19 tracks is a thick pallet, so there are no real complaints to be had.
One new song is included, in the form of the steady and rhythmic "Nobody Rides For Free".
TRACK LIST: Tell the World/You Think You're Tough/Round and Round/Wanted Man/Back For More/Lack of Communication/Lay it Down/You're in Love/Slip of the Lip/ Dance/Body Talk/Way Cool Jr./I Want a Woman/Lovin' You's a Dirty Job/Shame Shame Shame/Givin' Yourself Away/One Step Away/Heads I Win, Tails You Lose/ Nobody Rides For Free

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