Ratt - Out of the Cellar

In 1983 Ratt signed with Atlantic Records to record their first full lenght album Out of the Cellar. The breakthrough album was released in March of 1984.

Out of the Cellar became a commercial success, reaching three time platinum in United States.

The model on the album cover is Robbin Crosbys at the time girlfriend Tawny Kitaen, later seen on various Whitesnake music videos.

Stephen Pearcy - vocals
Warren DeMartini - guitar
Robbin Crosby - guitar
Juan Croucier - bas
Bobby Blotzer - drums


Track listing:

"Wanted Man"
"You're in Trouble"
"Round and Round"
"In Your Direction"
"She Wants Money"
"Lack of Communication"
"Back for More"
"The Morning After"
"I'm Insane"
"Scene of the Crime" 

The album peaked #7 at The Billboard 200 album chart and "Round and Round" single #12 on The Billboard Hot 100

Black 'n Blue - Black 'n Blue

Black 'n Blue is american glam metal band from Portland, Oregon. The band formed in 1981 but moved to Los Angeles in 1982.

In 1984, they released their self-titled debut album through Geffen Records. It archieved decent success.

Personnel:

Jaime St. James - Vocals
Tommy Thayer - Guitar
Jeff Warner - Guitar
Patrick Young - bass
Pete Holmes - drums


Track Listing:

"The Strong Will Rock"
"School of Hard Knocks"
"Autoblast"
"Hold on to 18"
"Wicked Bitch"
"Action"
"Show Me the Night"
"One for the Money"
"I'm the King"
"Chains Around Heaven"


This album includes their best known hit "Hold On to 18"

The album peaked at position #129 on U.S. album charts.