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Dr. Feelgood

by Mötley Crüe

Released: August 28, 1989

Glam metal, heavy metal

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Why This Album Matters

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

The Album

The album's success and the shift in the band's lineup underscore its significance in Mötley Crüe's career trajectory. Dr. Feelgood also holds a special place in the band's history as the last studio album recorded with lead singer Vince Neil before his departure, which lasted until the 1997 release, Generation Swine. The release came after the band had undergone significant personal changes, including a quest for sobriety and rehabilitation, which marked a new phase in their music and personal lives.

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The album is often celebrated for its high…

The album is often celebrated for its high energy and solid hard rock tracks, and it remains the best-selling album in Mötley Crüe's discography.

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Essential Tracks

Kickstart My Heart

Songs like "Dr. Feelgood," "Kickstart My Heart," and "Without You" became iconic hits from the album, contributing to its critical acclaim and commercial success.

Without You

Songs like "Dr. Feelgood," "Kickstart My Heart," and "Without You" became iconic hits from the album, contributing to its critical acclaim and commercial success.

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Reception

Songs like "Dr. Feelgood," "Kickstart My Heart," and "Without You" became iconic hits from the album, contributing to its critical acclaim and commercial success. Released on August 28, 1989, it stands out as their only album to top the Billboard 200 chart.

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Legacy

"Dr. Feelgood" is a landmark album in Mötley Crüe's career.

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The Complete Album Story

"Dr. Feelgood" is a landmark album in Mötley Crüe's career. Released on August 28, 1989, it stands out as their only album to top the Billboard 200 chart. The release came after the band had undergone significant personal changes, including a quest for sobriety and rehabilitation, which marked a new phase in their music and personal lives.

The album is often celebrated for its high energy and solid hard rock tracks, and it remains the best-selling album in Mötley Crüe's discography. Songs like "Dr. Feelgood," "Kickstart My Heart," and "Without You" became iconic hits from the album, contributing to its critical acclaim and commercial success.

Dr. Feelgood also holds a special place in the band's history as the last studio album recorded with lead singer Vince Neil before his departure, which lasted until the 1997 release, Generation Swine. The album's success and the shift in the band's lineup underscore its significance in Mötley Crüe's career trajectory.