Reach for the Sky

by Ratt

Overview

Although often targeted as one of the worst offenders in the much maligned hair metal scene of the '80s, Ratt's distinctive sonic signatures and generally high level of musicianship are often overlooked. Granted, the lyrics are usually vacuous and the music doesn't possess much staying power as the years go by, but, as pop-metal bands go, Ratt were better than most of their peers. Guitarist Warren DeMartini, in particular, is responsible for some of the most memorable riffs and most masterful solos of the genre. Ratt's fourth album, Reach for the Sky, wisely follows the same formula of the three records that preceded it, yielding some of the band's best material, along with the usual amount of filler. They scored a minor hit with "Way Cool Jr.," (which flaunts a groove Aerosmith would be proud of), and tracks like "City to City" and "No Surprise" also emphasize the band's strengths. But stuff like "I Want a Woman" and "Chain Reaction" demonstrate singer Stephen Pearcy's unfortunate inclination toward dumb rock cliches, a component of Ratt that consistently undermines the musical achievements of the band. ~ Andy Hinds

Product Details

Release Date:	10/25/2024
Label:	Bmg
UPC:	4050538680096
Rank:	193412

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ratt   Primary Artist
Stephen Pearcy   Vocals
Warren DeMartini   Guitar,Vocals (Background)
Robbin Crosby   Guitar,Vocals (Background)
The New West Horns   Horn
Bobby Blotzer   Percussion,Drums,Harmonica,Washboard
Juan Croucier   Guitar (Bass),Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Beau Hill   Mixing,Composer,Producer
Stephen Pearcy   Composer,Group Member
Warren DeMartini   Composer,Group Member
Robbin Crosby   Composer,Group Member
Gene Gorman   Sleeve Photo
Allan Wright   Engineer
Marshall Berle   Personal Manager
Tom Banghart   Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Butler   Cover Design
Greg Gorman   Photography
Marty Hornburg   Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Kosh   Cover Design
Mike Stone   Producer
Stephen Benben   Mixing,Engineer
Bobby Blotzer   Group Member,Composer
Chris Botti   Arranger
Kent Smith   Arranger
Jim Mitchell   Assistant Engineer
Juan Croucier   Composer,Group Member
Ratt   Composer,Cover Design
Alan Wright   Engineer
Mick Jones   Composer