What does Greatest Hits sound like?

A high-octane collection of glam metal anthems that epitomize the wild excesses of the 1980s rock scene. Rooted in hard rock and heavy metal. Start with "Too Fast for Love".

Is Greatest Hits a good place to start with Mötley Crüe?

Yes, Greatest Hits is recommended as a starting point for new Mötley Crüe listeners. A high-octane collection of glam metal anthems that epitomize the wild excesses of the 1980s rock scene. In 2009, Mötley Crüe released 'Greatest Hits' as a retrospective of their influential career, showcasing tracks from their debut in 1981 through to their latest works. This album arrived after nearly three decades of tumultuous evolution and lineup changes, serving as a celebration of their enduring legacy in the hard rock genre.

Who is Greatest Hits for?

Greatest Hits works well if you're into steady anthems for parties, nostalgic sing-alongs with friends and high-energy tracks for road trips.

How many songs are on Greatest Hits?

Greatest Hits has 19 tracks, running approximately 78 minutes.

Greatest Hits

Mötley Crüe · 2009

78 min · 19 tracks · hard rock

A high-octane collection of glam metal anthems that epitomize the wild excesses of the 1980s rock scene.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Too Fast for Love Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Shout at the Devil — This track is emblematic of Mötley Crüe's rebellious spirit and became a defining anthem for heavy metal in the 1980s, showcasing their blend of aggression and melody.
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Home Sweet Home — A power ballad that highlights the band's softer side, it became one of their most enduring hits, resonating deeply with fans and showcasing their songwriting prowess.
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Kickstart My Heart — This adrenaline-fueled track captures the essence of rock 'n' roll excess, becoming an anthem for both the band and countless fans during live performances.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

This compilation captures Mötley Crüe's signature sound but lacks the cohesive flow of a studio album.

What we noticed

The album features 19 tracks, with the first ten being some of the band's most recognizable hits from the 1980s.
Tracks are sequenced to maintain high energy, with a consistent mid-to-up tempo throughout the majority of the album.
Several songs include prominent guitar solos and anthemic choruses that characterize glam metal, appealing to both nostalgia and new listeners.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 4/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady anthems for parties
nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
high-energy tracks for road trips
cathartic release at full volume

Maybe skip if you

prefer softer, introspective sounds
seek experimental, avant-garde styles

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Starting Point — A comprehensive collection ideal for new listeners to explore Mötley Crüe's hits.
Themes: 80s glam metal· adrenaline-fueled party· rebellious rock spirit
Career context: In 2009, Mötley Crüe released 'Greatest Hits' as a retrospective of their influential career, showcasing tracks from their debut in 1981 through to their latest works. This album arrived after nearly three decades of tumultuous evolution and lineup changes, serving as a celebration of their enduring legacy in the hard rock genre.
Stylistic neighbors: Poison· Guns N' Roses· Def Leppard