RATT - Out Of The Cellar 12" Vinyl LP Album

Album Description:

Ratt was an American heavy metal band that achieved significant commercial success in the 1980s. Their breakthrough album, "Out of the Cellar", was released in 1984 on 12" vinyl LP and helped propel the band to stardom. The album's iconic cover, featuring actress Tawny Kitaen, remains a cultural touchstone for many fans of the genre.

The album's success was due in part to its catchy and infectious melodies, as well as the band's high-energy live performances. Ratt's music was a mix of hard rock and heavy metal, with a focus on memorable hooks and anthemic choruses that were tailor-made for radio airplay. The band's sound was heavily influenced by the Sunset Strip scene in Los Angeles, which was known for its glam and sleaze rock bands.

The album's production was helmed by Beau Hill, a renowned producer who had worked with other heavy metal acts such as "Twisted Sister" and Winger. Hill's production style helped to give the album a slick and polished sound, which was well-suited for the commercial market. The album's sound was a departure from the band's earlier, more raw recordings, and helped to cement Ratt's place as a major player in the heavy metal scene.

The album's lead single, "Round and Round", became a massive hit, reaching the top 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's catchy riff and infectious chorus helped to propel the band to stardom, and its iconic music video, featuring Kitaen dancing on the hood of a car, became a cultural touchstone for the era.

Music Genre:

Glam Metal , Hard Rock

Label & Catalognr:

 Atlantic 780 143

Media Format:

Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram  

Year & Country:

1984 Germany

Producers:

Beau Hill, a Berle Company Production.

Sound & Recording Engineers:

Beau Hill - Sound Engineer

Jim Faraci - Sound Engineer

Recording Location:

Recorded at the Village Recorder

Album Front Cover:

  Tawny Kitaen a former American actress and model who was active in the 1980s and 1990s. She is best known for her appearances in several music videos by the band Whitesnake, particularly "Here I Go Again" and "Is This Love," in which she was featured as a dancer and love interest of lead singer David Coverdale.

 Kitaen began her career as a model before transitioning to acting, with her first role being in the 1984 film "Bachelor Party." She also appeared in several other films such as "The Perils of Gwendoline in the Land of the Yik-Yak," "Witchboard" and "Dead Tides."

 Kitaen has also had several television appearances, including a role on the sitcom "The New WKRP in Cincinnati."

 Kitaen struggled with substance abuse and legal issues throughout her career, which affected her acting career. She has been in rehab several times, and has publicly talked about her struggles with addiction.