Mötley Crüe – Girls, Girls, Girls

Girls, Girls, Girls, released in May 1987, captures Mötley Crüe at a juncture between glam excess and raw rock swagger. With production by Tom Werman, the album injects blues-rock grit into their established sleaze metal aesthetic. Tracks like “Wild Side,” “Girls, Girls, Girls,” and “You’re All I Need” serve as high points—each combining memorable riffs, anthemic hooks, and the band’s signature swagger. Mick Mars’ guitar tone is pushed more forward in the mix, and Vince Neil delivers vocals that lean both toward rock bravado and emotional directness.

Though the album is uneven in places, its standout tracks have helped it endure as a defining entry in their catalog. The opener “Wild Side” sets a dark, aggressive tone, and the title track’s unabashed hedonism remains a hard rock staple. The ballad “You’re All I Need” introduces a more somber emotional counterpoint amid the revelry, adding some depth to the overall tone. Over time, Girls, Girls, Girls has become emblematic of late-’80s glam metal excess, nostalgia, and spectacle, while still holding appeal for listeners drawn to its raw energy and unapologetic spirit.

"The production is too polished to really give the record a raw, dirty feel, but the raunchiness comes through all the same." – AllMusic

“The opener, ‘Wild Side,’ is a dark, heavy track depicting an urban nightmare … the title track is the ultimate exercise in hedonism and maybe the greatest strip club anthem ever written.” – Live Metal

“The band has recaptured some of the excitement of their first release on tunes like ‘Dancing on Glass,’ ‘Five Years Dead,’ and the title track.” – The Georgia Straight

“Wild Side,’ ‘Girls, Girls, Girls’ and ‘You’re All I Need’ are instant classics … the lack of hits elsewhere belies the album’s strong riff work and depth.” – PowerMetalGuardian