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Saints of Los Angeles

Mötley Crüe · 2008

44 min · 13 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · glam metal

A raw and raucous return to form, blending glam metal's excess with hard rock's ferocity.

Why this album works

'Saints of Los Angeles' debuted at number four on the Billboard 200, showcasing a significant commercial comeback for Mötley Crüe. The album's title track was notably used as the theme for the band's biopic, further solidifying its cultural relevance and connection to their legacy.
Career context
Released on June 24, 2008, 'Saints of Los Angeles' marked Mötley Crüe's first studio album in over a decade, following 1997’s 'Generation Swine'. The band reunited after years of lineup changes and personal struggles, aiming to reclaim their legacy in the rock scene while celebrating their storied history.
Stylistic neighbors
L.A. Guns· Faster Pussycat· Vains of Jenna

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 L.A.M.F. 1:21
  • 2 Face Down in the Dirt Standout 3:44
  • 3 What’s It Gonna Take 3:45
  • 4 Down at the Whisky 3:50
  • 5 Saints of Los Angeles (gang vocal) 3:40
  • 6 Mutherfucker of the Year 3:55
  • 7 The Animal in Me 4:16
  • 8 Welcome to the Machine 3:00
  • 9 Just Another Psycho Standout 3:36
  • 10 Chicks = Trouble 3:13
  • 11 This Ain’t a Love Song 3:25
  • 12 White Trash Circus 2:51
  • 13 Goin’ Out Swingin’ 3:27

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