Mötley Crüe’s fifth studio album “Dr. Feelgood”, hit the music scene on August 28, 1989. Following the band’s journey to sobriety and rehabilitation in 1989, this album is considered their most successful and is praised by both critics and fans alike. It also marks the final album with lead singer Vince Neil until the release of “Generation Swine” in 1997.
Working with Mötley Crüe proved to be quite a challenge for producer Bob Rock. He described the band as “four rebellious L.A. rockers who would down a whole bottle of wine and be ready to tear each other apart“. In order to maintain harmony and ensure a seamless production process, Rock cleverly decided to have each member record their individual parts separately.
The song “Don’t Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)” includes a nod to “Too Young to Fall in Love” from Mötley Crüe’s album “Shout at the Devil” released in 1983.
Intro track “T.n.T. (Terror ‘n Tinseltown)” that kicks off with a sample of a woman’s voice exclaiming “Dr. Davis, telephone please”. This very same sample was also used by the renowned band Queensrÿche in their iconic song “Eyes of a Stranger”. Featured on their album “Operation: Mindcrime” released a whole year before the legendary “Dr. Feelgood” album. It’s fascinating how these musical connections intertwine and create a rich tapestry of sound.
The “Slice of Your Pie” takes inspiration from “She’s So Heavy”, a track featured in the iconic Abbey Road album by The Beatles.
– Top Tracks: “Appetite for Destruction” – Guns N’ Roses –
“Sticky Sweet” gets an extra dose of rockstar power with the backing vocals provided by none other than Steven Tyler from Aerosmith. During his time in Vancouver, where he was busy recording “Pump”, Tyler formed a close bond with Nikki and Tommy. Reflecting on their wild past, Tyler humorously mentions how they all share a common thread of old drinking and drugging days.
Mötley Crüe
Vince Neil – lead and backing vocals, rhythm guitar, harmonica, shakers
Mick Mars – lead guitar, backing vocals
Nikki Sixx – bass, (all but “Time for Change”), backing vocals, organ and piano (“Time for Change”)
Tommy Lee – drums, backing vocals
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