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Date     [ 08-14-2000        ] ░▒▓▓▒░ [ 13 (46:58 min)    ]   Songs

Ratcat Biography
Ratcat, a band born out of love for the surrealism of everyday life,
the product of a once thriving scene in Mosman, centred around, and
encouraged by, the now demolished Mosman Hotel.
Maintaining a healthy sence of humour in a profession it takes very
seriously, Ratcat has defied the odds remaining true to its
alternative/independent roots, while successfully capturing the
collective imagination of the commercial music world.

They were the first ever Australian band to score a simultaneous
Number 1 single and album on the national charts.

Formed in 1986, "Danger Mouse" (as they were originally known) soon
adopted their more dynamic moniker, and began hawking their
infectious brand of fuzzed-out pop around Sydney, Which led to the
members signing a record contract with Waterfront Records.

Ratcat's first record, a self-titled mini LP, immediately caught the
attention of JJJ and was placed on high rotation, setting the pace
for Ratcat's ensuing career expansion.

After two more singles, 1989 saw the release of "This Nightmare",
Ratcat's first full-length LP, which hit the top of the independent
charts and remained there for some 30 weeks! The LP received rave
reviews and saw Ratcat placed in the top 10 of Triple J's
Listeners'Poll for 1989 alongside the likes of The B52s and The Cure,
as well as being voted by Rolling Stone's John O'Donnell as one of
the five bands "most likely to make it".

The Ratcat world took a hectic turn around this time with their live
shows being consistently sold out at most Sydney venues; and this
together with their participation in numerous tours by international
acts (supporting the likes of The Ramones, Concrete Blonde, P.I.L,
Pop Will Eat Itself, The Buzzocks, Jesus Jones, Mudhoney, Faith No
More and others) saw Ratcat's popularity skyrocket. They scored a
contract with rooArt Records in May 1990.

By October that year Ratcat's first rooArt product, the "Tingles" Ep,
was released to widespread critical acclaim and the band undertook a
national tour. After winning the Drum Media readers' poll for "Best
Sydney Based Band" (1990) by a "landslide", Ratcat embarked upon the
INXS "X Factor" Tour, supporting INXS over 15 dates right across
Australia. The tour coincided with the release of Ratcat's single
"Don't Go Now".

May 1991 saw the release of the band's 2nd album "Blind Love", which
rocketed straight to number one, making another platinum status for
Ratcat. Following a successful European tour, Ratcat returned home to
be named the most popular band in Australia.

A National Ratcat Alive tour was undertaken in Jan 92, which saw the
release of the "Alive" mini LP. March 92 Concert for life was Amr's
was last stand and left Ratcat due to tension and differance of
interest. Soon to join was Marc skully but not before the boys began
their new spate of recordings with the off-beat but creative sound of
"Candyman".

Ratcat then embarked on a National tour to promote their new single
and make a much welcome return to the scene, but it was back to pubs
that helped put them on the map in the first place & not the larger
venues. Then came a summer pop classic "Holiday", both new singles
made it into the top 40's.

December 1992 saw the release of the band's 3rd album "Inside Out",
which reflected a new emphasis on a darker more refined progression
of groove, grunge & melody but still as ever staying true to there
punk pop roots. Steve Garvey of Buzzcocks fame shared Simon with
bass-playing duties on "Inside Out".

May 1993 came "The World (In A Wrapper)" tour one of Ratcat's most
innovative creations to date, a remixed track from the album 'Inside
Out' . Ratcat grung pop style joining forces with the unique nature
of rap artist Rosano Martinez, of Sound Unlimited, creating more
socially conscious lyrical content.

October 1993 and Ratcat head off to Hong Kong to represent Australia
at the Wanchai Festival, an Asian version of "The Big Day Out", a few
other shows in Bangkok and then back home.

December 1993 and "INFORMER 86:289" an compilation album of Ratcat's
Waterfront years was released for the benifit of fans being able to
get hold of the fiesty pop tracks from 1986 - 1989 previously only on
Vynil.

January 1994 saw the rather quiet release of "Rain" Ep another great
cd, Rain a more moody and melodic track, Rumble a grungy Instumental
& more quirky pop Fuzzy Guitar tracks.

August 1995 A brand new single, and an anticipated new LP - It's 1995
and as RATCAT celebrate their 10th anniversary, the wait is over.

It's been three years since the release of RATCAT's last LP, 'Inside
Out' & now a brand new EP titled 'The Smiler' has just been made
available to the public, being just a small sample of what's to come.
It features two tracks from their forthcoming LP, the radio friendly
guitar pop masterpiece, 'May You Ever' and the moody & almost theme
track style instrumental 'Sleep'. This EP displays RATCAT at their
most progressive. Following on from the January release of the
single, 'Rain', RATCAT continue with a more mature melody structure
which will surprise even the most hardened critic.

In between recording sessions for this forthcoming LP - currently
titled 'Easy Rider' - RATCAT have been busy with tours of Asiatic
territories as well as cris-crossing this great continent of ours for
special events & interstate visits. RATCAT band members have also
pursued individual commitments during 1995 with
guitarist/songwriter/vocalist Simon Day concentrating on artwork
efforts. Simon's work has been published within magazines all over
the country in the form of ad's, logo's etc, as well as several
exhibitions.

'Easy Rider' contains the total of thirteen brand new tracks - most
being written by Simon. Taking into account past history, this album
virtually presents a culmination of RATCAT's efforts to date
including tracks such as 'Mouthful Of Flies' & the silently listed
'Romeo Is Bleeding' which display a return to their punk roots of
`Ratcat yesteryear' as well as progressive, melodic (& almost ballad
like) epics such as 'Into The Light' & 'Bitching & Balling'.

Still maintaining an appreciation of all things weird, wonderful,
comical & horror like, 'Easy Rider' combines all these elements
within a variety of musical styles which will no doubt cater to fans
both young & old. Scheduled for a late October release, this LP will
be preceded by another four track EP containing another two new tasty
guitar pop cuts.

1998 April Ratcat Played a one off reunion show at the Annandale and
now Ratcat are back to live another 9 lives.

have fun

01 Never Really There                                     (03:23)
02 Candyman                                               (02:46)
03 Love No More                                           (03:45)
04 Chasing                                                (05:20)
05 Dont Go Now                                            (02:50)
06 Holiday                                                (03:26)
07 Sick Of Being Down                                     (03:47)
08 The World - In A Wrapper -                             (04:26)
09 Good Buy                                               (03:05)
10 That Aint Bad                                          (04:02)
11 Crazy                                                  (02:34)
12 Dead                                                   (04:20)
13 Puppet                                                 (03:14)

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