Motley Crue - Too Fast For Love [Red & Black Smoke Vinyl LP]

Before the arena tours and platinum albums, Mötley Crüe made their debut with the hard rock of Too Fast for Love. Nikki Sixx's bass lines, Mick Mars' riffs, Tommy Lee's drumming and Vince Neil's vocals established the band's early Los Angeles sound. Originally issued through their own Leathur Records label, the album was reissued by Elektra. This 45th Anniversary indie exclusive vinyl record is newly remastered and pressed on Red & Black Smoke vinyl.

"Live Wire" opens with a fast guitar riff and a chorus that became an early Motley Crue signature. "Come On and Dance" follows with a pounding beat and shouted refrain, while "Public Enemy #1" leans into the band's street-level swagger. "Merry-Go-Round" slows the pace to tell a darker story, contrasting with the acceleration of "Take Me to the Top." On the second side, "Piece of Your Action" returns to a driving groove, and the title track combines a brisk rhythm, repeated guitar figures and a chant-like hook.

The songs reflect the band's early years on the Sunset Strip, with lyrics about nightlife, romantic entanglements and the consequences of reckless behavior. The closing track, "On with the Show," takes a more reflective turn with lyrics about a performer and his ambitions. This anniversary edition uses the nine-song Elektra-era album sequence, newly remastered for this release.

• Format: Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: "Live Wire," "Too Fast for Love," "Public Enemy #1," "Piece of Your Action"
• Pressing details: 45th Anniversary Edition, Indie Exclusive, Red & Black Smoke Vinyl, 2026 Remaster
• Genre/style: Hard Rock, Glam Metal, Heavy Metal
• UPC: 4099964221510

Too Fast for Love documents Mötley Crüe before the commercial breakthrough of later albums. From the opening charge of "Live Wire" to the closing "On with the Show," the debut establishes the guitar sound and attitude that defined their first era.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. Live Wire
2. Come On And Dance
3. Public Enemy #1
4. Merry-Go-Round
5. Take Me To The Top

Side B:

1. Piece Of Your Action
2. Starry Eyes
3. Too Fast For Love
4. On With The Show