Cut the Fat - Number 2

It's time to cut some more fat. I struggled with this one because there were many possibilities when it comes to RATT. The band is one of my favorites - I've seen them live a dozen or so times! Still, each RATT record usually has some filler and that meant I had to choose the tightest record and go from there.

So what album did I choose to cut from? Ratt & Roll 8191 of course.

As a greatest hits album, all the fat should be gone. But alas, it's not. What would I cut?

"Heads I Win, Tails You Lose."

I actually listen to 8191 a lot but I always blow by "Heads I Win, Tails You Lose." The song is from Detonator, an album I really enjoy. I just think "Heads I Win, Tails You Lose" is too contrived, what with Desmond Child writing the song and Jon Bon Jovi singing on it. To my recollection it wasn't even a single, but I could be mistaken on that bit of trivia.

Let's not misconstrue that last paragraph. I actually think Desmond Child helped RATT a lot and the ballad "Givin' Yourself Away" is very good. In fact, I think that song could work for a lot of artists in many genres. But man, "Heads I Win, Tails You Lose" does nothing for me. I like Stephen Pearcy's raspy voice but on this song it grates on my nerves. Now that RATT is on a new label (Loud & Proud) and has released the awesome new Infestation I wonder what future greatest hits packages will look like?

Ratt & Roll 8191 track listing:

Tell the World            
You Think You're Tough            
Round and Round            
Wanted Man            
Back for More            
Lack of Communication            
Lay It Down            
You're in Love            
Slip of the Lip            
Dance            
Body Talk            
Way Cool Jr.            
I Want a Woman            
Lovin' You's a Dirty Job            
Shame Shame Shame            
Givin' Yourself Away            
One Step Away            
Heads I Win, Tails You Lose            
Nobody Rides for Free

Agree? Disagree? Thoughts?