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The Whiplash of Glam Metal: Poison’s Revolutionary ‘Look What The Cat Dragged In’

A dive into Poison’s 1986 debut album ‘Look What The Cat Dragged In,’ where glam metal meets wild street fights and gender-bending aesthetics.
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When Poison unleashed ‘Look What The Cat Dragged In’ onto the scene in 1986, they did more than release an album; they sparked a cultural inferno. It was an era of gender-bending visuals, face-melting guitar solos, and unapologetic street bravado.

Poison’s 1986 debut album ‘Look What The Cat Dragged In’ blasted onto the glam metal scene with the force of a glitter bomb. It was a time when hair was high, guitars wailed like sirens, and fashion statements were brave declarations of a wild inner world.

  • Glam Metal Theatre: Poison understood the assignment—turn heads, shock, and above all, rock. They became icons with their theatrical performances and eye-catching style.
  • Street Cred: Despite their flamboyant appearance, Poison was no stranger to rough and tumble encounters. The band members often found themselves in scuffles that proved their toughness wasn’t just an act. “Guys couldn’t handle it,” they’d say, marking their territory in the rock ‘n’ roll jungle.
  • Intrigue and Magnetism: They weren’t just the guys on stage; they were the ones everyone talked about, the ones who riveted both the crowd and critics alike.
  • Divisive Legacy: ‘Look What The Cat Dragged In’ wasn’t for everyone, but Poison wasn’t looking for universal acclaim. They wanted to make an album that they—and their loyal fans—could blast at maximum volume.

Yet, not every listener tuned into the Poison wavelength. LouderSound reflects, “But not everybody loved it.” The divisive opinions on Poison’s hallmark sound only added to the band’s lore; they thrived on pushing boundaries and stirring the pot.
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