Tokyo duo The Golden Rat (featuring Mr Ratboy and Hiroshi the Golden Arm) have released a dazzling collection of songs - interpretations of tracks which inspired both musicians throughout their adolescence. This is real rock n roll which left a lasting impact and together, they've dug deep into those influences to deliver an album that some are already labelling a masterpiece. Known as the 'Japanese Johnny Thunders' Hiroshi The Golden Arm honed his slashing-guitar style in the 1980's before forming Tokyo trash kings The Remains (who morphed into The Golden Arms and in 1998 issued their pièce de resistance... 'Gimme Some Lips'). In a career touching four decades, the multi-talented Mr Ratboy has plugged in and played with some of rock n roll's elite: ... mehr lesen