Theatre Of Pain

Theatre of Pain is the third album by rock band Mötley Crüe, released on June 21, 1985. Released in the aftermath of singer Vince Neil’s arrest for manslaughter on a drunk driving charge, the album marked a step away from the heavy metal sound of Shout at the Devil towards a more glam-rock influenced record, in both sound and image. During this era, Nikki Sixx even wore catsuits onstage.

Theatre of Pain contains the hits “Smokin’ In The Boys’ Room” and the power ballad “Home Sweet Home”. The album reached #6 in the US charts, and #36 in the UK.

Theatre of Pain is dedicated to Hanoi Rocks former member Nicholas “Razzle” Dingley, who was killed in the car crash that resulted in Vince Neil’s arrest.





Track listing
“City Boy Blues” - (Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, Vince Neil) - 4:10
“Smokin’ In the Boys’ Room” - (Cub Koda, Mike Lutz) - 3:27
“Louder Than Hell” - (Sixx) - 2:32
“Keep Your Eye On The Money” - (Sixx) - 4:40
“Home Sweet Home” - (Sixx, Neil, Tommy Lee) - 3:59
“Tonight (We Need A Lover)” - (Sixx, Neil) - 3:37
“Use It Or Lose It” - (Sixx, Mars, Neil, Lee) - 2:39
“Save Our Souls” - (Sixx, Neil) - 4:13
“Raise Your Hands To Rock” - (Sixx) - 2:48
“Fight For Your Rights” - (Sixx, Mars) - 3:50

2003 Re-release with bonus tracks
“Home Sweet Home” (Demo Version) - 4:24
“Smokin’ in the Boys’ Room” (Alternate Guitar Solo-Rough Mix) - 3:34
“City Boy Blues” (Demo Version) - 4:28