I had the privilege of meeting Warren when our kids dated. He was the most gracious and humble persons I ever met. I only wish he could have shown me how to play some guitar solos. What a gift of a recording this is. I hope he gets a solo band together and tours soon. Maybe Steven Tyler could collaborate with him in the same vein as Gary Moore took Jack Bruce and Ginger Backer to make BBM sound like Cream on steroids. Think about it Warren 🌪
Just heard this for the first time. Great record! Showcases the true talent of a modest musician who survived the peak of the 80's rock scene. Solid production. Mr. DeMartini delivered an album with a signature sound and an honest vocal style that is very reminiscent of Joe Walsh. I was dumbfounded by it and immediately felt compelled to write this review. Hope to hear another solo album from the guitar legend. Personally, I think a blues record with the team of Zappa and DeMartini would be killer.
that's great you picked up on the Joe Walsh vocal sound. to me it's great rock 'n' roll voice, gritty and gravely and sounds like a mix of Walsh and Keith Richards vocals. the album is a wild departure from Ratt and it was a treasured discovery for me.
Stephen, Robbin, and Juan wrote most of the songs. Not throwing any shade at Warren at all he is my favorite guitarist. They all contributed their share to their work. It always showed
none of the guys in ratt were “creative geniuses”, if that were the case the song writing wouldnt have been formulaic and derivative of shit they already did. they were an alright band with some decent songs, if stephen wouldnt have been such a piss poor vocalist they probably would’ve killed it and done all sorts of cool shit
Damn, I have been playing guitar since 1986 and been a Ratt fan since they came out of the cellar. I had no clue he put this album out until today in 2023. Its wild and completely off the charts. Literally. I'm into the 2nd song while writing this post. So far its definitely different. And cool in its own way.
this is totally not what i expected, but i loved it a lot! as a fan of ratt, i thought this would be an album full of heavy guitar riffs and solos; but once i heard how calming and soothing these songs were, i instantly fell in love. this album is so mellow and relaxing. i could listen to this at a beach all day long and this would be heaven to my ears. ❤️
This sounds like it could have been released in the last ten years fitting in with Blackberry Smoke, Whisky Meyers, Marcus King Band, and stuff like that
Warren can sing?!... wow. :) From being in a huge band and to a solo artist so to speak... surprised to hear him sing alone, I think he's better on back up vocals but he doesn't sound bad at all. :)
I believe Warren got pegged as a "hair band" guitarist. He has so much more to offer to those who really listen to this dudes ability. I really think Warren could pretty much do whatever he wants on the guitar. Great player.
of course he got pegged as a hair band guitarist, he’s pretty much only known for ratt and fell out of the limelight and really didnt do shit. His short stint in whitesnake didnt do shit for him and neither did a solo album that went nowhere. Doesnt help that ratts song writing only showcased a certain side of him too, had they not had a shit vocalist like stephen that band probably could’ve done all sorts of cool stuff
Wow..definitly a huge departure from the Ratt stuff..not sure if i like it or hate it...it reminds me of the direction Jake E Lee went off on with Badlands. Not my thing, Ive great respect for Warren as a player
One of the best guitarists!!
You can say that again and severely underrated
@@rexgrainger5242 I'll say it again. Warren fucking rules.
he's one of my favorites and this album speaks volumes to me. I could listen to "I Know You" a million times and still want more.
I had the privilege of meeting Warren when our kids dated. He was the most gracious and humble persons I ever met. I only wish he could have shown me how to play some guitar solos. What a gift of a recording this is. I hope he gets a solo band together and tours soon. Maybe Steven Tyler could collaborate with him in the same vein as Gary Moore took Jack Bruce and Ginger Backer to make BBM sound like Cream on steroids. Think about it Warren 🌪
I'm a Japanese surfer, and Surf's Up is so cool that it gets me excited.
Just heard this for the first time. Great record! Showcases the true talent of a modest musician who survived the peak of the 80's rock scene. Solid production. Mr. DeMartini delivered an album with a signature sound and an honest vocal style that is very reminiscent of Joe Walsh. I was dumbfounded by it and immediately felt compelled to write this review. Hope to hear another solo album from the guitar legend. Personally, I think a blues record with the team of Zappa and DeMartini would be killer.
Without a doubt! He blew away all of his contemporaries(i.e., George Lynch, Jake E Lee, etc...)
that's great you picked up on the Joe Walsh vocal sound. to me it's great rock 'n' roll voice, gritty and gravely and sounds like a mix of Walsh and Keith Richards vocals. the album is a wild departure from Ratt and it was a treasured discovery for me.
I always knew that Warren DeMartini was the creative genius behind Ratt. Health and long life for Warren. Cheers!
Stephen, Robbin, and Juan wrote most of the songs. Not throwing any shade at Warren at all he is my favorite guitarist. They all contributed their share to their work. It always showed
.... sort of an uninformed comment . . . . .
none of the guys in ratt were “creative geniuses”, if that were the case the song writing wouldnt have been formulaic and derivative of shit they already did.
they were an alright band with some decent songs, if stephen wouldnt have been such a piss poor vocalist they probably would’ve killed it and done all sorts of cool shit
@@knightfall9394they did just fine killling it actually
1 D45611
Drums - Joe Travers
Sitar, Guitar [Outro solo] - Dweezil Zappa
Written-By, Bass - Bob Daisley
Written-By, Guitar - Warren DeMartini
2 Showtime
Bass - Bob Daisley
Drums - Joe Travers
Written-By, Guitar - Warren DeMartini
3 Constellations
Drums - Eric Singer
Lyrics By - Dweezil Zappa
Lyrics By, Music By, Guitar, Vocals - Warren DeMartini
Music By, Bass - Bob Daisley
4 I Know You
Drums - Joe Travers
Lyrics By, Backing Vocals - Dweezil Zappa
Lyrics By, Music By, Guitar, Vocals - Warren DeMartini
Music By, Bass - Bob Daisley
5 Still Life
Drums - Joe Travers
Guitar - Dweezil Zappa
Lyrics By, Music By, Guitar, Vocals - Warren DeMartini
Music By, Bass - Bob Daisley
6 Des Plaines Echo
Bass - Armond Sabal Lecco
Drums - Joe Travers
Written-By, Guitar - Warren DeMartini
7 Lookin' Back On...
Backing Vocals - Amet Zappa*
Written By - Bob Daisley
Written-By - Warren DeMartini
Written-By, Backing Vocals, Guitar [solo] - Dweezil Zappa
8 Spanish Alley
Bass - Bob Daisley
Drums - Eric Singer
Written-By, Guitar - Warren DeMartini
9 Surf's Up!
Bass - Tony Franklin
Drums - Tommy Aldridge
Written-By, Guitar - Warren DeMartini
10 Moroua Atoll
Drums - Eric Singer
Written-By, Bass - Bob Daisley
Written-By, Guitar - Warren DeMartini
11 D45611 (Reprise)
Drums - Joe Travers
Written-By, Bass - Bob Daisley
Written-By, Guitar - Warren DeMartini
Damn, I have been playing guitar since 1986 and been a Ratt fan since they came out of the cellar. I had no clue he put this album out until today in 2023. Its wild and completely off the charts. Literally. I'm into the 2nd song while writing this post. So far its definitely different. And cool in its own way.
Happy birthday warren demartini!!! Ratt fan always and forever!! Luv u!!!
this is totally not what i expected, but i loved it a lot! as a fan of ratt, i thought this would be an album full of heavy guitar riffs and solos; but once i heard how calming and soothing these songs were, i instantly fell in love. this album is so mellow and relaxing. i could listen to this at a beach all day long and this would be heaven to my ears. ❤️
it's a great departure and even though it's not heavy it is.
Wow... I just love this. I wish it was on Spotify so i could just keep listening!
Mike i wish it was on spotify too!
fuck sotify
Really great!!! Feel with effortless technique is Warren's gift.
As a big DeMartini fan, i really like this record, i hear his style in the mellow side as i do for the hard stuff, 🎸😎 rockbrotherrock!
I got this CD on ebay and fell in love with it. thanks for posting so others can discover its magic!
Holy shit oh my God I never knew Warren get a solo album. I can’t wait to listen to this right now.
OMG! Love Warren..! I saw Ratt 3 times! Lay it Down Bro!
First time hearing this, and it's definitely a far cry from his days in Ratt. It shows a very interesting side of his creativity.
interesting and experimental, i really like this. very original.
Holy moly. I love this and completely ashamed I never picked this up through my ridiculously busy life, til now 💗 Fantastic
Eu também não sabia desse álbum incrível.
Grande Warren!
I love you, Warren! ❤🎼🎸
DP522: thanks for posting.
Che sorpresa nel 2022...scoprire questo disco da uno dei miei musicisti preferiti in assoluto. Grande Warren.. Italians do it better!!
Nice warren,soul
Wow.. this sounds like it could have come out of the 60s or 70s.. It's got a Zeppelin and even a bit of a country rock vibe
Awesome album and guitarist🤙🤙😍😍
This sounds like it could have been released in the last ten years fitting in with Blackberry Smoke, Whisky Meyers, Marcus King Band, and stuff like that
10:57 16:03 16:36 16:40 17:22 19:39 !!!!!!!!!!!!! 24:30 25:26
His solo phrases in ratt are so dramatic. Cool!
Warren can sing?!... wow. :) From being in a huge band and to a solo artist so to speak... surprised to hear him sing alone, I think he's better on back up vocals but he doesn't sound bad at all. :)
reminds me of a mix between Keith Richards and Joe Walsh.
fantastic spanish alley!!!!
36:46~40:56 Bridgestone Potenza RE710 KAI's commercial song in japan(1995)
I wouldn`t mind, having my next album, produced by Dweezil Zappa.............that could only turn out great !!
Love you warren demartini ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ top notch guitar player and musician of the great 80's
All of this is very 70s sounding
Warren definitely assembled a killer band for this
I believe Warren got pegged as a "hair band" guitarist. He has so much more to offer to those who really listen to this dudes ability. I really think Warren could pretty much do whatever he wants on the guitar. Great player.
of course he got pegged as a hair band guitarist, he’s pretty much only known for ratt and fell out of the limelight and really didnt do shit. His short stint in whitesnake didnt do shit for him and neither did a solo album that went nowhere.
Doesnt help that ratts song writing only showcased a certain side of him too, had they not had a shit vocalist like stephen that band probably could’ve done all sorts of cool stuff
@@knightfall93945 platinum albums. Numerous headlining arena tours. Think the Singer & band did just fine for themselves
@@kurth4255 yea when were those headlining tour, oh yea in the 80s
he kinda disappeared didnt he? i think he really needs to sing more it has a country rock vibe to it.
hope he does a 2018 remaster with a new cd in it right time for emo rock
Wow..definitly a huge departure from the Ratt stuff..not sure if i like it or hate it...it reminds me of the direction Jake E Lee went off on with Badlands. Not my thing, Ive great respect for Warren as a player
Not too bad of a singer...He sings a bit like Keef.
Now that takes me back.40 years..almost forgot about Keel! Making me feel old!
Mr DeMartini could you send this album to me on vinyl
His playing is very Hendrixy sounding here
Tyree sneed
Huge Ratt fan but this effort was too mellow for me. Distortion set to 1
It's ok but not what I expected totally and it definitely shows his blues rock influence on his guitar playing. Not a fan of the vocals at all.
Not my thing adios