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Ratt: Videos From The Cellar: The Atlantic Years
Ratt's VHS films put together all the videos the band ever made. In a time when MTV was in full swing, and hair metal was all the rage, bands like Ratt were all over TV and the videos were as sleazy and cheesey as anything you would see on MTV at the time. As you watch the videos from Ratt, you notice how they evolved over the years and what became more imortant to them in the end as to how they wanted to be percieved. Expensive, flashy clothes, make-up, and of course, being surrounded by scantily clad, cleavage bearing girls. In 1986, this was loads of fun, and videos like "Lay It Down" were some of the most watched and popular videos on MTV. Looking back on them now, they were a product of their time, and the overindulgence and silliness of it all seems rather dated. The earlier ones like "Back For More", and "Wanted Man", were done at a time when the band had yet to reach million selling status.
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Plot Summary
This collection features music videos from the iconic heavy metal band Ratt during their tenure with Atlantic Records. It showcases their signature blend of hard rock anthems and visual flair, capturing the essence of the band's most commercially successful period. The compilation offers fans a nostalgic look back at the band's era of peak popularity and MTV dominance.
Critical Reception
As a music video compilation, critical reception is largely centered on its value to fans and its representation of the band's visual output during a specific era. It is generally well-regarded by Ratt enthusiasts for compiling key promotional videos. Critics acknowledge its effectiveness in delivering the expected content for fans of 1980s hard rock.
What Reviewers Say
A comprehensive collection of Ratt's essential music videos from their Atlantic years.
Offers fans a visual journey through the band's most popular and iconic songs.
A valuable addition for collectors and enthusiasts of 1980s hard rock and metal.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the nostalgic value and the quality of the music videos included, with fans appreciating the compilation as a definitive look at Ratt's visual presence during their heyday.
Awards & Accolades
None notable (as a compilation release, it does not typically receive individual awards).
Fun Fact
The title 'Videos From The Cellar' is a play on the band's debut EP, 'Ratt' (also known as 'The Cellar-Dwellers'), indicating a look back at their origins within the label.
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