Tokyo duo The Golden Rat have released a collection of 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 includes versions of classic tracks by Brian James, The Heartbrekaers, The Lords Of The New Church, Lou Reed, The Stranglers, The Patti Smith Group, The Little Roosters, Mitch Ryder, The Rolling Stones, Magazine, Ramones, The Modern Lovers, The Saints, Radio Birdman and The Only Ones. What originally started as a way to deal with the covid lockdown of 2020, quickly morphed into something more and these two seasoned musicians soon realised that the demos they were recording, were in fact, from-the-hea...