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...Twice Shy

by Great White

Released: April 12, 1989

Glam metal, hard rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"…Twice Shy" is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Great White, released on April 12, 1989. This track is a cover of a song originally written and performed by Ian Hunter. The album features a blues rock and glam metal sound, characteristic of Great White's style during this period, which was heavily influenced by the hard rock scene of the late 1980s.

Inside the Recording

The album's production was helmed by veteran producer Alan Niven, who played a significant role in shaping the band's sound.

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Interesting Facts

Other notable tracks include "The Angel Song" and…

Other notable tracks include "The Angel Song" and "House of Broken Love," both of which also received radio airplay and are fan favorites.

The album's success also granted Great White international…

The album's success also granted Great White international recognition and solidified their reputation as a significant act in the hard rock and glam metal genres of the time.

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Reception

The album is best known for its hit single "Once Bitten, Twice Shy", which became a major success and reached the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The success of the single helped the album achieve significant commercial success, earning double platinum status by the RIAA.

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Legacy

"…Twice Shy" solidified Great White's place in the rock music scene and is often considered one of the band's best works.

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The Complete Album Story

"…Twice Shy" is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Great White, released on April 12, 1989. The album is best known for its hit single "Once Bitten, Twice Shy", which became a major success and reached the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. This track is a cover of a song originally written and performed by Ian Hunter.

The success of the single helped the album achieve significant commercial success, earning double platinum status by the RIAA. The album features a blues rock and glam metal sound, characteristic of Great White's style during this period, which was heavily influenced by the hard rock scene of the late 1980s.

"…Twice Shy" solidified Great White's place in the rock music scene and is often considered one of the band's best works. The album's production was helmed by veteran producer Alan Niven, who played a significant role in shaping the band's sound. Other notable tracks include "The Angel Song" and "House of Broken Love," both of which also received radio airplay and are fan favorites.

The album's success also granted Great White international recognition and solidified their reputation as a significant act in the hard rock and glam metal genres of the time.