Detonator (album)
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Detonator is Ratt
's fifth studio album, released in August 1990.
Though their previous album, Reach for the Sky, went platinum, it met with much criticism regarding the quality of their songs. In an attempt to regain the popularity that Ratt had in the mid-1980s, the band parted ways with long-time producer Beau Hill
. Hitmaker Desmond Child
and his personal sound engineer Sir Arthur Payson were hired to helm the project.
In 1991, guitarist Robbin "The King" Crosby
exited the band, after the Japanese leg of the Detonator Tour.
Ratt
Ratt is an American heavy metal band that had significant commercial success in the 1980s. The band is best known for songs such as "Round and Round," "Wanted Man," "Lay It Down," "You're in Love", "Slip of the Lip", "Back For More", "Dance", "Body Talk", "I Want a Woman", and "Way Cool Jr." Ratt...
's fifth studio album, released in August 1990.
Though their previous album, Reach for the Sky, went platinum, it met with much criticism regarding the quality of their songs. In an attempt to regain the popularity that Ratt had in the mid-1980s, the band parted ways with long-time producer Beau Hill
Beau Hill
Beau Hill is an American record producer who is best known for his work with Alice Cooper, Kix, Winger, Streets, Warrant, Fiona, Europe and Ratt....
. Hitmaker Desmond Child
Desmond Child
Desmond Child is an American musician, songwriter, and producer. He is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.-Career:...
and his personal sound engineer Sir Arthur Payson were hired to helm the project.
In 1991, guitarist Robbin "The King" Crosby
Robbin Crosby
Robbin Crosby was an American guitarist who was a member of glam metal band Ratt, earning several platinum albums in the U.S. in the mid-to-late 1980s. Crosby was HIV positive, but died from a heroin overdose in 2002....
exited the band, after the Japanese leg of the Detonator Tour.
Track listing
- "Intro to Shame" (Warren DeMartiniWarren DeMartiniWarren Justin DeMartini , nicknamed Torch, is the lead guitarist for Ratt, a popular American band during the mid-to-late 1980s Los Angeles glam metal scene.-Early life:...
) – 0:55 - "Shame Shame Shame" (Stephen PearcyStephen PearcyStephen Erica Pearcy is the lead singer of the 80's metal band Ratt. He has also been in the bands Arcade, Vicious Delite, Vertex, Nitronic, and Band From Hell...
, DeMartini, Desmond ChildDesmond ChildDesmond Child is an American musician, songwriter, and producer. He is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.-Career:...
) – 4:32 - "Lovin' You's a Dirty JobLovin' You's A Dirty Job"Lovin' You's a Dirty Job" is a single by the American heavy metal band Ratt. It was released as the first single from their 1990 album Detonator. The song was co-written by Ratt bassist Juan Croucier, guitarist Warren DeMartini, lead singer Stephen Pearcy and songwriter Desmond Child. The song is...
" (Pearcy, DeMartini, Juan CroucierJuan CroucierJuan Croucier is a Cuban-American heavy metal musician.-Career:Croucier attended Torrance High School in Torrance, California. Formerly a bassist for well known metal bands Dokken and Ratt during the 1980s, Croucier was also very briefly in Quiet Riot...
, Child) – 3:14 - "Scratch That Itch" (Pearcy, Croucier, Child) – 3:16
- "One Step Away" (Pearcy, DeMartini, Croucier, Bobby BlotzerBobby BlotzerRobert John Blotzer, better known as Bobby Blotzer and nicknamed "Blotz" , is a drummer most famous for playing drums for glam metal band Ratt...
, Child) – 4:50 - "Hard Time" (Pearcy, DeMartini, Child) – 3:46
- "Heads I Win, Tails You Lose" (Pearcy, DeMartini, Child) – 3:59
- "All or Nothing" (Pearcy, DeMartini, Robin Crosby, Kilgore, Child) - 4:14
- "Can't Wait on Love" (Pearcy, DeMartini, Croucier, Blotzer, Crosby, Child) – 4:04
- "Givin' Yourself AwayGivin' Yourself Away"Givin' Yourself Away" is a song by American heavy metal band Ratt. It would mark the final single released featuring the original line-up as co-lead guitarist Robbin Crosby left just after a short tour for the Detonator album was completed....
" (Pearcy, Warren, Child) – 5:26 - "Top Secret" (Pearcy, DeMartini, Child) – 3:49
Credits
- Stephen PearcyStephen PearcyStephen Erica Pearcy is the lead singer of the 80's metal band Ratt. He has also been in the bands Arcade, Vicious Delite, Vertex, Nitronic, and Band From Hell...
: lead vocals - Warren DeMartiniWarren DeMartiniWarren Justin DeMartini , nicknamed Torch, is the lead guitarist for Ratt, a popular American band during the mid-to-late 1980s Los Angeles glam metal scene.-Early life:...
:Lead guitars - Robbin CrosbyRobbin CrosbyRobbin Crosby was an American guitarist who was a member of glam metal band Ratt, earning several platinum albums in the U.S. in the mid-to-late 1980s. Crosby was HIV positive, but died from a heroin overdose in 2002....
: guitars - Juan CroucierJuan CroucierJuan Croucier is a Cuban-American heavy metal musician.-Career:Croucier attended Torrance High School in Torrance, California. Formerly a bassist for well known metal bands Dokken and Ratt during the 1980s, Croucier was also very briefly in Quiet Riot...
: bass guitar&back-up vocals - Bobby BlotzerBobby BlotzerRobert John Blotzer, better known as Bobby Blotzer and nicknamed "Blotz" , is a drummer most famous for playing drums for glam metal band Ratt...
: drums
Billboard Music Charts (America) - album
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Billboard 200 | 23 |
Billboard (America) - singles
| Single | Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Lovin You's a Dirty Job" | 1990 | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 18 |
| "Givin' Yourself Away" | 1990 | Mainstream Rock Tracks | 39 |
Certifications
| Country | Certification | Date | Sales certified |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. | Gold | December 11, 1990 | 500,000 |
Personnel
- Desmond ChildDesmond ChildDesmond Child is an American musician, songwriter, and producer. He is a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.-Career:...
: Co-wrote "Shame Shame Shame", "Lovin' You's a Dirty Job", "One Step Away", "Heads I Win, Tails You Lose", and "Givin' Yourself Away".