Motley Crue--Theatre of Pain (1985)
Rating--9.2
City Boy Blues--RealAudio Louder Than Hell--RealAudio
Though a bit more commercial in nature, certainly not a sellout. The only "ballad" is "Home Sweet Home," and it stays
away from all the gushy love that hair bands would delve into later in the decade. In any case, another smoldering work from
out of L.A.
You'll find that the riffs aren't quite as heavy or sharp, but the song structures remain solid-- good hooks, and
especially strong choruses. There's not a song on here I don't like, though the commercial success and replays of the aforementioned
"Home Sweet Home" and "Smokin' in the Boys Room" grew a bit tiresome back in '85-'86.
The kick-it riff in "City Boy Blues" is
rythmic, driving, and solid. If it had been recorded with the 'Shout at the Devil'
distortion, it could have been a classic.
"Save Our Souls" has the darker feel that highlighted the previous release, and
"Fight For Your Rights" has strong slide-metal guitar work after each chorus. Watch out for "Louder Than Hell" and "Tonight
(We Need a Lover)," as well...
TRACK LIST: City Boy Blues/Smokin' in the Boys Room/Louder Than Hell/Keep Your Eye on the Money/Home Sweet Home/
Tonight (We Need a Lover)/Use it or Lose It/Save Our Souls/Raise Your Hands to Rock/Fight For Your Rights
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