RATT’S NEW SINGLE HAS GOTTEN THE “BEST OF ME”

I mean that both literally and figuratively ’cause the track’s called “Best of Me” and I’m two-and-a-half listens in and already a total sucker for this song. It’s got everything you want in a Ratt tune: a vintage DeMartini riff drowned in reverb, ridiculous lyrics, cheesy backup vox, a powerful pre-chorus (it’s all about the pre-chorus! just ask Steve Clarke), a climax-building bridge and the release of a scorching guitar solo. Of course, Stephen Pearcy sounds as shitty as ever which only adds to this song’s charm.

Vince Neilstein gives a hearty YES to Ratt in 2010. Possibly the only ’80s hair band still making good music? I never would’ve expected it to be Ratt. Hopefully Infestation, out April 20th on Roadrunner / Loud & Proud, will follow suit.

-VN