Album of the Day

Ratt's Atlantic debut OUT OF THE CELLAR was actually the L.A. glam metal band's second album, but two times proved to be the charm as the 10-song set made the group worldwide stars. They also had a bit of help from MTV, which gave the “Round And Round” video (featuring a great cameo from Milton Berle) plenty of play in 1984. But the collection has much more to it than that #12 hit single; catchy choruses abound on such originals as “Wanted Man,” “Back For More” and “I'm Insane,” and Stephen Pearcy's raspy vocals coupled with lead guitarist Warren DeMartini's insistent licks make OUT OF THE CELLAR damn near irresistible. The triple-platinum smash is surely Ratt's finest hour, and one of the definitive albums from the days of spandex and big hair...