Out Of The Cellar

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Out of the Cellar is the debut studio album by American heavy metal band Ratt. Released in 1984, it was an immediate succe, with wide airplay on radio and heavy rotation on MTV of its single, especially the hit "Round and Round". The album is certified as triple platinum by the RIAA. The album brought Ratt to the top of the glam metal scene in Los Angele. Ratt's later work would never surpass the success of Out of the Cellar. According to interviews with Beau Hill that were shot for the film Hair I Go Again, Tom Allom was originally slated to produce the record before the novice Hill was brought in. Songs Produced by Beau Hill, Out of the Cellar features Ratt's best-known hit, "Round and Round." It also contains other popular songs such as "Wanted Man," "Lack of Communication," and a re-recorded version of "Back for More." The latter song originally appeared on the EP Ratt. "In Your Direction" was a song that Pearcy wrote when the band was still called Mickey Ratt; "I'm Insane" and "Scene of the Crime" were songs Crosby had co-written and performed with his pre-Ratt band, Mac Meda, featuring future Riverdogs vocalist Rob Lamothe. In 2008, "Round and Round" and "I'm Insane" were featured in The Wrestler. "Wanted Man" was co-written by bassist Joey Cristofanilli, who had briefly substituted for Juan Croucier. There are original lyrics on Juan Croucier's website for "She Wants Money" and "Lack Of Communication." Cover art The model on the album cover is Tawny Kitaen, better known for her appearances in Whitesnake music video, and the same year's teen-aimed film Bachelor Party. The long-time girlfriend of Ratt guitarist Robbin Crosby at the time, Kitaen also appeared in the "Back for More" music video. Track listing Side one 1. "Wanted Man" Robbin Crosby, Stephen Pearcy, Joey Cristofanilli 3:37 2. "You're in Trouble" Crosby, Warren DeMartini, Juan Croucier, Pearcy 3:16 3. "Round and Round" DeMartini, Crosby, Pearcy 4:22 4. "In Your Direction" Pearcy 3:30 5. "She Wants Money" Croucier 3:04 Side two No. Title Writer(s) Length 6. "Lack of Communication" Croucier, Pearcy 3:52 7. "Back for More" Crosby, Pearcy 3:42 8. "The Morning After" DeMartini, Crosby, Pearcy 3:30 9. "I'm Insane" Crosby 2:54 10. "Scene of the Crime" Crosby, Croucier 4:54 Personnel Stephen Pearcy – lead vocals Robbin Crosby – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals Warren DeMartini – lead & rhythm guitar, backing vocals Juan Croucier – bass guitar, backing vocals Bobby Blotzer – drum, percussion Production Beau Hill – producer, engineer Jim Faraci – engineer Dave Clark, Clif Smith, Robin Laine, Ray Leonard – assistant engineers Dennis King – mastering .

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