Theatre Of Pain by Motley Crue
About the album Theatre Of Pain
The 1985 album Theatre Of Pain by Mötley Crüe marked the band's decisive shift from traditional heavy metal to more commercial glam metal. Theatre Of Pain was the band's third studio release. Producer Tom Werman gave a more "polished" and radio-friendly sound compared to Mötley Crüe's previous works.
The recording period for Theatre Of Pain was extremely turbulent: Singer Vince Neil faced charges of vehicular manslaughter after a car accident under the influence of alcohol, in which Razzle (drummer of Hanoi Rocks) lost his life. The album is dedicated to his memory, while Nikki Sixx was in deep heroin addiction, which affected his concentration and led to rumors that session bassists were used for certain parts. The album includes ten songs. Standout tracks were Smokin' in The Boys Room, Home Sweet Home, the iconic power ballad that redefined the genre and dominated MTV.
The Theatre Of Pain reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200 and went 4 times platinum in the U.S. Although commercially successful, it received mixed reviews.
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