Wake Me When It's Over
Faster Pussycat · 1989
60 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · glam metal · sleaze rock
A raucous blend of glam metal and hard rock infused with sleazy charisma and anthemic hooks.
Why this album works
The album debuted at number 48 on the Billboard 200, showcasing its commercial appeal within the glam metal genre. It is notable for its mix of catchy melodies and rebellious themes, which resonated with a youthful audience, further cementing Faster Pussycat's influence in the hard rock landscape of the era.
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Releasing 'Wake Me When It's Over' in 1989 marked Faster Pussycat's second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 1987. At this point, the band was solidifying its place in the glam metal scene, riding the wave of popularity that characterized the late '80s alongside contemporaries like Mötley Crüe and Poison.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mötley Crüe· L.A. Guns· Vains of Jenna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Where There's a Whip There's a Way Standout 6:44
- 2 Little Dove 5:07
- 3 Poison Ivy 4:26
- 4 House of Pain Standout 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 Standout 4:55
- 10 Ain't No Way Around It 4:31
- 11 Arizona Indian Doll 4:29
- 12 Please Dear 6:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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