Mötley Crüe – Theatre Of Pain

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Artist: Mötley Crüe

Title: Theatre Of Pain

Year: 1985

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1. City Boy Blues (4:09)
2. Smokin' In The Boys Room (3:28)
3. Louder Than Hell (2:32)
4. Keep Your Eye On The Money (4:39)
5. Home Sweet Home (4:00)
6. Tonight (We Need A Lover) (3:37)
7. Use It Or Lose It (2:38)
8. Save Our Souls (4:12)
9. Raise Your Hands To Rock (2:48)
10. Fight For Your Rights (3:49)
11. Home Sweet Home - Demo (4:23)
12. Smokin' In The Boys Room - Alternate Guitar Solo-Rough Mix (3:34)
13. City Boy Blues - Demo (4:28)
14. Home Sweet Home - Instrumental (2:57)
15. Keep Your Eye On The Money - Demo (3:49)
16. Tommy's Drum Piece From Cherokee Studios (3:14)

Review

Mötley Crüe's third studio album, "Theatre of Pain," is an absolute rollercoaster ride! Released on June 24, 1985, this album marks a huge shift in their sound and style. After the wild success of "Shout at the Devil," the band faced some serious challenges—Vince Neil was up against manslaughter charges, and Nikki Sixx battled heroin addiction. Despite the chaos, the album soared to No. 6 on the US charts and No. 36 in the UK, eventually going quadruple platinum. Talk about rising from the ashes!

"Theatre of Pain" moves away from traditional heavy metal to a more glam metal vibe, which got mixed reviews from die-hard fans. Yet, who can resist the allure of hit singles like "Smokin' in the Boys Room" and the iconic power ballad "Home Sweet Home"? With Tom Werman's slick production, the album is a shiny gem that radiates the band's musical growth. Plus, their edgy new glam look stirred quite the buzz. Despite some criticism, Mötley Crüe stuck to their guns, and the album's success totally validated their bold move. This album is a must-listen saga of resilience and reinvention! - Ava