The Dirt Soundtrack
Mötley Crüe · 2019
70 min · 18 tracks · hard rock
A raucous celebration of glam metal's excess, blending nostalgia with the ferocity of Mötley Crüe's iconic hits.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Dirt (Est. 1981) Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Kickstart My Heart — This track epitomizes the adrenaline-fueled essence of Mötley Crüe, encapsulating their wild lifestyle and musical prowess with explosive energy.
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Shout at the Devil — A defining anthem of the band's career, this song highlights their theatricality and rebellious spirit while remaining a staple in heavy metal.
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Home Sweet Home — With its poignant lyrics and powerful melody, this ballad showcases a softer side of Mötley Crüe, balancing the album's heavier tracks with emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines classic hits with new material, but its cohesion suffers from the mix of styles.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements that narrate aspects of the band's history, creating a thematic connection to the biopic.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo, providing a contrast to the earlier raucous energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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4/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- dynamic journey with energetic peaks
- raucous anthems for celebration
- nostalgic vibes of rebellion
- party-friendly tracks for gatherings
- cathartic sing-along moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quiet, introspective experiences
- prefer slower, more melodic tunes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Revitalized interest in the band and introduced their sound to new listeners.
- Themes
- Hollywood excess· adrenaline-fueled lifestyle· rock and roll resurrection
- Career context
- Released on March 22, 2019, 'The Dirt Soundtrack' arrived during a resurgence for Mötley Crüe, coinciding with the Netflix biopic of the same name. This album serves as a companion to their story, featuring both classic tracks and new material that reinforces their legacy in rock music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Poison· Guns N' Roses· Def Leppard
Tracklist
- 1 The Dirt (Est. 1981) Start here 3:52
- 2 Red Hot 3:21
- 3 On With the Show 4:04
- 4 Live Wire 3:14
- 5 Merry‐Go‐Round 3:22
- 6 Take Me to the Top 3:44
- 7 Piece of Your Action 4:39
- 8 Shout at the Devil 3:14
- 9 Looks That Kill 4:08
- 10 Too Young to Fall in Love 3:32
- 11 Home Sweet Home 3:59
- 12 Girls, Girls, Girls 4:30
- 13 Same Ol’ Situation (S.O.S.) 4:13
- 14 Kickstart My Heart 4:43
- 15 Dr. Feelgood 4:50
- 16 Ride With the Devil 3:44
- 17 Crash and Burn 4:15
- 18 Like a Virgin 3:08
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Appetite for Destruction
Guns N' Roses
Shares themes of Hollywood excess and features a raw, anthemic sound that defined hard rock.
Look What the Cat Dragged In
Poison
Captures a similar glam aesthetic and celebrates a reckless rock lifestyle with catchy hooks.
Slave to the Grind
Skid Row
Combines hard-hitting riffs with themes of rebellion and excess, echoing the energy of 'The Dirt'.
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