88- Mötley Crüe Live Wire 1981

One of the most popular eighties hard rock/heavy metal acts was, by far, Motley Crue. Vocalist Vince Neil, bassist Nikki Sixx, drummer Tommy Lee, and guitarist Mick Mars managed to create an awesome classic metal sound. 1982's "Too Fast For Love" features the Crue with their most raw sound of all. The influences range from the classic rock of the seventies - Live Wire sounds remarkably similar to some of Queen's harder rocking tunes - all the way to punk rock. "Live Wire" is probably the most well-known song on this disc. Fast and furious with a great hook, it's a good way to start off the album.