I'm Insane
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| "I'm Insane" | ||
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| Song by Ratt | ||
| From the album Out of the Cellar | ||
| Album released | March 1984 | |
| Recorded | 1984 | |
| Genre | Glam Metal | |
| Song Length | 2:54 | |
| Record label | Atlantic Records | |
| Producer | Beau Hill | |
| Out of the Cellar Album Listing | ||
| "The Morning After" Track 8 |
I'm Insane Track 9 |
"Scene of the Crime" Track 10 |
I'm Insane is a song recorded by American glam metal band Ratt. It is the ninth track of their album Out of the Cellar. The song was written by former Ratt guitarist Robbin Crosby. Though the song wasn't released as a single, it did receive some radio play. It is believed by many Ratt fans to feature Crosby's best guitar solo ever recorded with the band. Sadly, Crosby passed away due to a heroin overdose in 2002.
[edit] Theme
Crosby's then newfound affinity for illicit drugs served as the focus for the song. While rooming with Nikki Sixx in 1983, Crosby developed a heroin addiction that would eventually lead to his death. This was a thinly veiled cry for help from Crosby. While giving allusions to paranoia and insanity from the point of view of a helpless and vulnerable individual, Crosby still found a way to relate in a manner that was nonetheless dignified and retaining of integrity. This would influence many heavy metal lyricist for years to come. Crosby's style of writing was mimicked by Phil Anselmo, Jonathan Davis, Aaron Lewis, and countless others.
[edit] Personnel
- Stephen Pearcy- Vocals
- Warren DeMartini- co-Lead Guitar
- Robbin Crosby- co-Lead Guitar
- Juan Croucier- Bass Guitar
- Bobby Blotzer- Drums
