Theatre of Pain

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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

Side One

1. "City Boy Blues" - (Nikki Sixx, Mick Mars, Vince Neil) - 4:10
2. "Smokin' In the Boys' Room" - (Cub Koda, Mike Letz) - 3:27
3. "Louder Than Hell" - (Sixx) - 2:32
4. "Keep Your Eye On The Money" - 4:40
5. "Home Sweet Home" - (Sixx, Neil, Tommy Lee) - 3:59

Side Two

1. "Tonight (We Need A Lover)" - (Sixx, Neil) - 3:37
2. "Use It Or Lose It" - (Sixx, Mars, Neil, Lee) - 2:39
3. "Save Our Souls" - (Sixx, Neil) - 4:13
4. "Raise Your Hands To Rock" - (Sixx) - 2:48
5. "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
• "Home Sweet Home" (Instrumental Rough Mix) - 2:58
• "Keep Your Eye on the Money" (Demo Version) - 3:49
• Tommy drum piece from Cherokee Studios - 3:16
• "Home Sweet Home" (Video) - 15:51

Personnel

• Vince Neil - vocals, harmonica
• Mick Mars - lead guitar
• Nikki Sixx - bass, keyboards, backing vocals
• Tommy Lee - drums, piano, backing vocals

Singles

• Smokin' in The Boy's Room / Use It Or Lose It - June 24, 1985
• Home Sweet Home / Red Hot - September 30, 1985