RATT - Infestation: Samples are up...

[BenoA]

http://www.amazon.com/Infestation-Special-Edition/dp/B003FRP7WQ/ref=sr_shvl_album_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1270997237&sr=301-4

[neilli]

Sounds pretty good to me!

[K.Dee]

I've heard most of the songs,they're pretty good.
Its old skool Ratt and it feels like its 1988 again Good job guyz

[chrisolson]

That's wicked! I can't wait for it to come out!

[fuel0707]

That's wicked! I can't wait for it to come out!

Officially released on April 20. ITunes is offering two versions of this. The first is the standard set while the second features an additional studio track ("Scatter") and three live tunes from a Rockline broadcast, which I think are acoustic versions of some Ratt classics.

[chrisolson]

Bought the cd yesterday. It delivered!! Great stuff.

[Racerx2k]

Officially released on April 20. ITunes is offering two versions of this. The first is the standard set while the second features an additional studio track ("Scatter") and three live tunes from a Rockline broadcast, which I think are acoustic versions of some Ratt classics.

No, the live ones are listed on Amazon, and they are all electric.

All in all, not bad. there are some throwaways in there, but it's mostly classic Ratt, which is a good thing. Last studio release I think I bought was Invasion. I guess I prefer to remember them for their heyday.

[fullmetalguitar]

I picked it up today from Walmart. It's also the first time I've bought a Ratt release since Invasion. The reason that I was curious enough to actually buy it was because Carlos Cavazo is in the band. I was in a band that opened for Quiet Riot in the early 2000s. During their set, he did a solo spot. Wow, he ripped it up big time! Way better than the stuff I remember hearing on the first two Quiet Riot albums. So I really wanted to hear what he would bring to the table in Ratt.

Since I'm most interested in the guitar work, I have to say that it doesn't disappoint at all. The guitar riffs and leads are great by both guys. I real 80s treat for a guy like me. The production is real good and it sounds like vintage Ratt. The songs are mostly cool, although I've only listened to it twice so far. It's nice that some bands are still releasing stuff that I'm actually interested in listening to.

[Bionic]

I have had the CD for a couple weeks. They are totally right when they say it's more like the Invasion era RATT. Solid hooks and the production is lush where it needs to be. The songs get caught up in your mind too... As mentioned above, there is plenty of amazing guitar work on these tracks. Carlos and Warren complement each other. Go see them! I have had a great time at the shows... They sound really good live! There is a killer section at the end of "Way Cool Jr." where Carlos and Warren trade licks.

[ulijdavid]

I have had the CD for a couple weeks. They are totally right when they say it's more like the Invasion era RATT. Solid hooks and the production is lush where it needs to be. The songs get caught up in your mind too... As mentioned above, there is plenty of amazing guitar work on these tracks. Carlos and Warren complement each other. Go see them! I have had a great time at the shows... They sound really good live! There is a killer section at the end of "Way Cool Jr." where Carlos and Warren trade licks.

Hey Bionic.....How about getting Carlos back in the Jackson camp. I see he is mostly photographed with his 79' Block Gibson V. It would be nice to see him with a Jackson Roundhorn V signature!!!

Now the flaming concerning Jackson and Roundhorn Vees can begin.

[Bionic]

nice... well, we are working with Carlos. He played his Jackson Soloist on the record. The V looks really good on stage, so we are putting together a Jackson for him! Carlos is an awesome guy and player.. !

[quiksilver]

Cool. I love Ratt, and I love Jackson. I'm really glad to hear that you guys are working on a V for Carlos!

[fullmetalguitar]

When my band opened for Quiet Riot somewhere around 2001, Carlos was playing a Jackson Soloist. I think (not sure) he had more than one Soloist with him. And I'm thinking the main one was green... maybe.

[JACKSONFREAK]

I picked up the disk on the 20th and i love it. It is very Invasion-esque. Great hooks great tone by both and the drums dont drown out the guitars. I love it. I picked up the new scorpions disk too. (Sting in the tail) Its good but not as good as Infestation. It would be nice to see a Jackson V in Ratt again. I saw them last time thru and Carlos was great. Altho stephan had a few pitch issues. It was still a great show.
Gil

[thetruthguy]

Got the CD. Pretty darn good. I covered Best of Me on Youtube if you haven't seen it yet.