Theatre of Pain

by Mötley Crüe

Theatre of Pain cover art

Recorded during a period of intense personal turmoil and public controversy for the band, this release marked a deliberate shift away from the raw heavy metal of their early years toward a highly polished, commercially viable sound. 'Theatre of Pain' heavily popularized the power ballad format and embraced a theatrical, makeup-heavy image that would define the era's mainstream hard rock scene. It was dedicated to Nicholas Dingley, who was killed in a drunk-driving accident involving vocalist Vince Neil.

Genres

  • Glam Metal
  • Hard Rock

Tracklist

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