Name: Babylon – The Elektra Years 1987-1992
Brand: Faster Pussycat

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QHNEBOX159

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Limited edition

Release date

2022-01-28

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Cherry Red (ADA)

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5013929925922

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Faster Pussycat

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Metal

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Hne Recordings Ltd

Faster Pussycat is a Hard Rock / Hair / Glam Metal band hailing from Los Angeles, California (USA). Formed in 1985 by Taime Downe, the band has been a prominent figure in the rock music scene for decades.

The current line-up of Faster Pussycat consists of <en>Taime Downe</en> on vocals, <en>Xristian Simon</en> and <en>Ace Von Johnson</en> on guitars, <en>Danny Nordahl</en> on bass, and <en>Chad Stewart</en> on drums. Together, they bring their unique sound and energetic performances to audiences around the world.

Over the years, Faster Pussycat has seen various talented musicians join their ranks as former members. Some notable names include Brent Muscat, Kelly Nickels, Greg Steele, Mark Michals, Eric Stacy, Brett Bradshaw, Mick Cripps, Paul Black, Caesare Walkta Adams Jackie Jones Tracii Guns Frankie Banali Eric Griffin and Michael Thomas. Their contributions have helped shape the band's distinctive style.

If you enjoy bands like Vain Dangerous Toys Britny Fox L.A. Guns Warrant Bang Tango Enuff Z'Nuff Pretty Boy Floyd Vince Neil Bulletboys Kix Cinderella Tigertailz Slaughter Winger Sleeze Beez Black 'N Blue Ratt The Quireboys or Babylon

Hne Recordings Ltd is a renowned music label that has been at the forefront of the industry for over two decades. With a focus on *quality* and *innovation*, Hne Recordings Ltd has consistently delivered exceptional music across various genres.

Founded in [year], Hne Recordings Ltd quickly gained recognition for its commitment to nurturing talented artists and providing them with a platform to showcase their creativity. The label's roster boasts an impressive lineup of *world-class musicians* who have garnered critical acclaim and amassed a loyal fan base.

Hne Recordings Ltd takes pride in its diverse catalogue, which spans multiple genres including *rock*, *pop*, *jazz*, and more. From iconic classics to cutting-edge releases, the label offers an extensive collection of music that caters to every musical taste.

Three key albums from legendary hair metal glamsters Faster Pussycat from the end of the ‘80s and early ‘90s. Including a host of bonus tracks and the EP ‘Live And Rare’ from 1990

Forming in Hollywood, California in 1985, and taking their name from Russ Meyer’s 1965 exploitation trash classic, Faster! Pussycat! Kill! Kill!, Taime Downe (lead vocals), Greg Steele (guitar), Brent Muscat (guitar), Eric Stacy (bass) and Mark Michals (drums) were in the right place at the right time with their brand of sleaze rock and glam metal.

Signing to legendary record label Elektra, they released their self-titled debut on 7th July 1987 (two weeks ahead of Guns N’ Roses’ debut, Appetite For Destruction).

Becoming MTV favourites with videos for the songs ‘Bathroom Wall’ and ‘Don’t Change That Song’, their fame and infamy was further propelled by appearing in the Penelope Spheeris film The Decline of Western Civilization part 2 – The Metal Years, with the band interviewed as well as performing ‘Cathouse’ and ‘Bathroom Wall’ on stage. In America the band toured with Alice Cooper, David Lee Roth and Motörhead to promote the album.

They reached a commercial peak in 1989 with second album, Wake Me When It’s Over, which was swiftly awarded gold sales status. Featuring the singles ‘House Of Pain’ and ‘Poison Ivy’, Wake Me When It’s Over was marked by a heavier, less glam rock approach. They also recorded a cover of Carly Simon’s ‘You’re So Vain’ for the compilation album ‘Rubáiyát’, an album celebrating Elektra Records’s 40th Anniversary.

Led by the single ‘Nonstop to Nowhere’, 1992’s self-explanatory Whipped! fared well, but despite sold out tours, the rise of grunge was making many of Faster Pussycat’s glam rock contemporaries look a little obsolete. The band called it a day in 1993.