Description
Motley Crue – Too Fast For Love – Vinyl Record
Too Fast For Love is the debut studio album by Mötley Crüe, released on November 10, 1981. This album marked the beginning of the band’s illustrious career in the heavy metal and glam metal scenes, establishing them as one of the leading figures in the 1980s rock music landscape.
The album was initially released on the band’s own label, Leathür Records, before they signed with Elektra Records, which reissued it in 1982. ‘Too Fast For Love’ showcases the raw, unpolished energy of Mötley Crüe, combining elements of traditional heavy metal with the emerging glam metal style that they would come to embody. It includes some of their early hits, such as ‘Live Wire’ and the title track ‘Too Fast For Love,’ which are characterized by their catchy hooks, aggressive guitar riffs, and the distinctive voice of lead singer Vince Neil.
The album’s style and presentation played a significant role in defining the glam metal genre, with its combination of raucous, energetic rock and the band’s notorious image, marked by their heavy makeup and theatrical outfits. The lyrical themes revolve around youthful rebellion, relationships, and the quintessential rock and roll lifestyle of sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll.
Too Fast For Love received mixed reviews at the time of its release but has since been recognized as a seminal work that captured the spirit of an era. It’s often praised for its rawness and is considered a classic Mötley Crüe album that showcases the band’s potential and energy before they refined their sound in subsequent albums like ‘Shout at the Devil.’
Too Fast For Love remains a favorite among fans for its directness and simplicity, standing out as a significant piece in the band’s discography and the broader history of 80s rock music.
180 Gram Vinyl
Motley Records 2000
Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic
Track Listing
Live Wire
Come On And Dance
Public Enemy #1
Merry-Go-Round
Take Me To The Top
Piece Of Your Action
Starry Eyes
Too Fast For Love
On With The Show
