Motley Crue Discography [ ORIGINAL ]
A pivotal shift toward a more polished, "glam" aesthetic that dominated MTV. Essential Compilations & Soundtracks
The tour was short—just 28 dates—due to Mick’s health. A live DVD, Smoke & Mirrors: Live from the Whisky , captured the raw energy. In 2020, the album was reissued with three bonus demos, including a scrapped track featuring a posthumous guitar solo from Randy Rhoads (sampled from a 1981 soundcheck). motley crue discography
From their gritty independent beginnings in Hollywood to their reign as stadium-filling icons, their discography consists of nine studio albums, three live albums, and numerous high-impact compilations. Studio Albums: The Core Catalog A pivotal shift toward a more polished, "glam"
(4:52) Thunderous, mid-tempo opener with a doom-metal intro (courtesy of Mick’s detuned guitar) before exploding into a chugging riff. Lyric: “We built this town on snortin’ lines / Now we’re ghosts in Hollywood’s spine.” In 2020, the album was reissued with three
(3:22) Self-referential and angry. Reimagines their 1981 energy for the digital age—lyrics mock social media, reality TV, and “kids who think punk started with eyeliner.” Biting, sarcastic bridge from Vince.
Produced by Bob Rock, this album solidified the band as global superstars with hits like "Kickstart My Heart" and the title track.
(3:09) Short, fast, punk. Tommy’s double-bass pedal gets a workout. Nikki called it “our ‘Anarchy in the U.K.’ for the foreclosure generation.” Pure vitriol.