Exposed (album)
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Exposed is the debut solo album of Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe
Mötley Crüe is an American heavy metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1981. The group was founded by bass guitarist Nikki Sixx and drummer Tommy Lee, who were later joined by lead guitarist Mick Mars and lead singer Vince Neil...

 frontman Vince Neil
Vince Neil
Vincent Neil Wharton is an American vocalist and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.-Early life:Neil was born in Hollywood, California to Odie and Shirley Wharton...

, released in 1993. It reached #13 on the US charts.
  • The album was recorded at the Record Plant in 1992. Vince titled the album, "Exposed" because he thought of the album as his moment in the spotlight.

  • Vince's manager, Bruce Bird, died of a brain aneurysm during the recording. Vince later hired Burt Stein.

Album history

Vince Neil, together with then manager Bruce Bird and also Jack Blades, originally approached long time friend and ex-Ozzy bassist Phil Soussan
Phil Soussan
Phil Soussan is a bass guitarist, songwriter and producer who has gained notoriety as a member of a host of famed rock and roll bands, including some who have been fronted by such vocalists as Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Vince Neil, Johnny Hallyday and John Waite, as well as a membership in Beggars...

 to help him write the album and put a band together. Soussan left his then current band Beggars & Thieves
Beggars & Thieves
Beggars & Thieves is a band initially made up of lead vocalist Louie Merlino, guitarist Ron Mancuso, bassist Phil Soussan, and drummer Bobby Borg...

 and wrote several tracks with Neil of which 5 became included on the album. The original lineup was to have featured Adrian Vandenburg on guitar but a switch was made at the last minute, at Warner Bros. recommendation, and Steve Stevens
Steve Stevens
Steve Stevens is an American guitarist and songwriter.He is best known for playing for other artists and less known for his critically acclaimed solo efforts , collaborations Steve Stevens (born as Steven Schneider on May 5, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American guitarist and songwriter.He...

 was hired. The former Billy Idol
Billy Idol
William Michael Albert Broad , better known by his stage name Billy Idol, is an English rock musician. A member of the Bromley Contingent of Sex Pistols fans, Idol first achieved fame in the punk rock era as a member of the band Generation X...

 guitarist and Atomic Playboys founder, claims to have subsequently played all bass and guitar tracks on 'Exposed'. During the final recording process Soussan left the band after differences with Stevens, who had insisted on wanting to play bass on the album. Robbie Crane was then switched from rhythm guitar to bass, Dave Marshall was hired as rhythm guitarist and Vik Foxx continued to play drums. The band eventually went on tour, opening for Van Halen
Van Halen
Van Halen is an American hard rock band formed in Pasadena, California, in 1972. The band has enjoyed success since the release of its debut album, Van Halen, . As of 2007 Van Halen has sold 80 million albums worldwide and has had the most #1 hits on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart...

.

After Phil Soussan
Phil Soussan
Phil Soussan is a bass guitarist, songwriter and producer who has gained notoriety as a member of a host of famed rock and roll bands, including some who have been fronted by such vocalists as Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Vince Neil, Johnny Hallyday and John Waite, as well as a membership in Beggars...

 left the band, a lawsuit ensued after Stevens tried to misrepresent the writing credits on Soussan's songs, and Soussan served an injunction on the record. With all the early evidence Soussan's claim was ultimately found to have merit and Stevens name was removed from the credits.

Robbie Crane says that he left the band after getting into a fight and punching Neil. Crane says in an a interview conducted with Metal Sludge, that the band had missed a show due to a broken down bus, and Neil had to perform with members of other bands (Slaughter
Slaughter (band)
Slaughter is an American heavy metal band formed in Las Vegas, Nevada by lead vocalist/rhythm guitarist Mark Slaughter and bassist Dana Strum. The band reached stardom in 1990 with their first album, Stick It to Ya which spawned several hit singles including "Up All Night", "Spend My Life", "Mad...

 and Warrant
Warrant (American band)
Warrant is an American heavy metal band from Hollywood, California, that experienced success from 1989-1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. The band first came into the national spotlight with their debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich, and one of its...

), and the two got into a heated exchange when Crane arrived at the venue. Crane says that he hit a drunken Neil, causing Neil to hit and cut his head open on a spike on the ground. Crane also said that Foxx was fired from the band after stealing equipment.

Content

The album includes a cover version of "Set Me Free" from the Sweet’s Desolation Boulevard album, as well as a Soussan/ Neil ballad titled "Forever" which was dedicated to his wife Sharise, who filed for divorce from Neil earlier that year. Pornstar Janine Lindemulder can also be seen in the video for, "Sister of Pain." Neil also recorded two bonus tracks for the Japanese edition. These tracks include: "Blondes (Have More Fun)" and a cover of The Ramones’ "I Wanna Be Sedated".

Neil released the single, "Can't Have Your Cake" and made a video for it. The video would feature an up and coming starlet by the name of Pamela Anderson
Pamela Anderson
Pamela Denise Anderson is a Canadian-American actress, model, producer, author, activist, and former showgirl, known for her roles on the television series Home Improvement, Baywatch, and V.I.P. She was chosen as a Playmate of the Month for Playboy magazine in February 1990...

, and Vince Neil's son Neil Wharton, who portrayed a young Vince Neil in the video. Neil also shot a video for, "Can't Change Me" which was filmed at the Record Plant.
  • The band's first show was played at the Roxy. They called themselves, "Five Guys From Van Nuys."

Track listing

  1. "Look in Her Eyes" (5:51)
  2. "Sister of Pain
    Sister of Pain
    "Sister of Pain" is a song by Vince Neil. It was the single from his debut album, Exposed. The song was released in 1993.-Track listing:# "Sister of Pain"# "Blondes "# "I Wanna Be Sedated"...

    " (5:02)
  3. "Can't Have Your Cake" (3:56)
  4. "Fine, Fine Wine" (4:12)
  5. "The Edge" (4:53)
  6. "Can't Change Me" (4:39)
  7. "Set Me Free" (Sweet
    Sweet (band)
    Sweet was a British rock band that rose to worldwide fame in the 1970s as one of the most prominent glam rock acts, with the classic line-up of lead vocalist Brian Connolly, bass player Steve Priest, guitarist Andy Scott, and drummer Mick Tucker.Sweet was formed in 1968 and achieved their first...

     cover)
    (4:03)
  8. "Living Is a Luxury" (5:39)
  9. "You're Invited (But Your Friend Can't Come)
    You're Invited (But Your Friend Can't Come)
    You're Invited is the debut single by Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil and the first solo single after his departue from Motley Crue in 1992...

    " (4:22)
  10. "Gettin' Hard" (4:37)
  11. "Forever" (5:11)
  12. "Blondes (Have More Fun)
    Blondes (Have More Fun) (song)
    "Blondes " is a song written by Rod Stewart and Jim Cregan that was originally released as the title track of Stewart's 1978 album Blondes Have More Fun. In some countries it was released as the third single off the album, following "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy?" and "Ain't Love a Bitch." The single...

    " (*Japanese bonus track*)
  13. "I Wanna Be Sedated
    I Wanna Be Sedated
    "I Wanna Be Sedated" is a song by the American punk rock band the Ramones. It is one of the band's best known songs. It was originally released on their fourth album, Road to Ruin, in September 1978 and was the b-side of the UK single "She's the One" released on January 10, 1979. The song was later...

    " (*Japanese bonus track)


Credits

  • Vince Neil
    Vince Neil
    Vincent Neil Wharton is an American vocalist and musician, best known as the lead vocalist of heavy metal band Mötley Crüe.-Early life:Neil was born in Hollywood, California to Odie and Shirley Wharton...

     – lead vocals
  • Steve Stevens
    Steve Stevens
    Steve Stevens is an American guitarist and songwriter.He is best known for playing for other artists and less known for his critically acclaimed solo efforts , collaborations Steve Stevens (born as Steven Schneider on May 5, 1959, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American guitarist and songwriter.He...

     – lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass guitar
  • Vik Foxx – drums
  • Dave Marshall – rhythm guitar (credited, but does not appear)
  • Robbie Crane
    Robbie Crane
    Robert Crane is the current bassist of the band Ratt.He moved to the Fairfax District of Hollywood, California at the age of 9 were he attended Bancroft Junior High and Fairfax high school. For his 14th birthday his father bought him his first bass guitar from Fairfax Music School in Hollywood...

    – bass guitar (credited, but does not appear)


Note: Dave Marshall and Robbie Crane joined as touring members after the completion of recording.
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