Wake Me When It's Over
Faster Pussycat · 1989
60 min · 12 tracks · hard rock
A raucous blend of glam metal and hard rock that channels both swagger and vulnerability through powerful riffs and catchy hooks.
Top tracks — play these first
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Where There's a Whip There's a Way — This opening track sets the tone with its infectious energy and rebellious spirit, encapsulating the band's glam metal ethos while introducing listeners to their signature sound.
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House of Pain — A standout single that combines gritty lyrics with an anthemic chorus, it showcases the band's ability to juxtapose heavy instrumentation with memorable hooks.
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Cryin' Shame — This track highlights a more vulnerable side of the band, featuring emotive lyrics and a slower tempo that contrasts with their usual high-energy style, demonstrating their musical range.
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Tattoo — With its catchy melody and relatable themes about personal freedom and self-expression, this track has become a fan favorite and exemplifies the band's knack for writing engaging choruses.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and performance typical of its genre but lacks standout depth for lasting appeal.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, which is maintained through the first half before slowing down in the latter part.
- The lyrical themes shift between bravado and vulnerability, particularly evident in tracks like 'Cryin' Shame' and 'Arizona Indian Doll'.
- 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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6/10
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- anthemic hooks and melodies
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1989, Wake Me When It's Over was Faster Pussycat's sophomore album, following their self-titled debut. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their presence in the glam metal scene, building on the success of hits like 'Bathroom Wall' as they sought to expand their appeal and explore deeper themes in their music.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Cryin' Shame
The bridge features a poignant realization about lost love, marked by a shift from defiance to regret as the narrative unfolds.
This moment breaks away from the song's earlier bravado, emphasizing emotional depth through its melodic shift and lyrical introspection.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Where There's a Whip There's a Way 6:44
- 2 Little Dove 5:07
- 3 Poison Ivy 4:26
- 4 House of Pain 5:47
- 5 Gonna Walk 4:15
- 6 Pulling Weeds 4:36
- 7 Slip of the Tongue 4:32
- 8 Cryin' Shame 4:55
- 9 Tattoo 4:55
- 10 Ain't No Way Around It 4:31
- 11 Arizona Indian Doll 4:29
- 12 Please Dear 6:26
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