GREAT WHITE ( Band ) - Hooked original front cover illustration 12" Vinyl LP Album

This is the album with the original artwork with some nudity. This cover was banned and replaced with an alternative cover that had the hook still below the sea level and the model partially submerged, so that only her head and arms were visible. This is the last album to feature bassist Tony Montana..

"Great White" is an American hard rock band formed in Los Angeles in 1978. The band's music is characterized by its blues-based hard rock sound, as well as its use of twin lead guitar solos. Some of the band's most popular songs include "Once Bitten, Twice Shy," "Rock Me," and "Save Your Love."

Album Front Cover Photo of GREAT WHITE - Hooked

Detailed Album Description:

Great White's "Hooked" is a studio album released in 1991, by the American hard rock band Great White. The album was produced by Alan Niven and features 11 tracks. The album was released under Capitol Records, and it marks a significant shift in the band's sound from their earlier blues rock roots to a more polished hard rock sound.

The album is predominantly hard rock in style, featuring heavy riffs and driving rhythms. The songs are composed with a focus on catchy choruses and memorable guitar solos. The band incorporated elements of pop and glam metal, which was popular at the time. The lyrics of the songs touch on themes such as love, heartbreak, and the struggles of life on the road.

"Hooked" received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising the band's new, polished sound, while others felt that it lacked the raw energy of their earlier work. The album reached number 18 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold in the United States.

Despite the mixed reviews, "Hooked" remains a fan favorite and is considered by many to be one of Great White's best albums.

Trivia:

The original cover for Great White's "Hooked" 12" vinyl LP album did depict a undressed mermaid sitting on a fish hook, with blood visible around the wound.

The nature of the image was deemed too violent and disturbing for public consumption and was considered inappropriate for younger audiences. The cover was recalled and replaced with a less controversial image to comply with industry standards and avoid negative publicity.

Music Genre:

Hard Rock

Label & Catalognr:

Capitol Records – 064-7 95330 1

Media Format:

Record Format: 12" Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram

Year & Country:

1991 Europe

Producers:

Alan Niven - Producer

Michael Lardie -Producer

Sound & Recording Engineers:

Michael Lardie - Sound Engineer

Melissa Sewell - Second Sound Engineer

George Marino - Mastering Engineer

George Marino: legendary mastering engineer behind iconic albums by Metallica, AC/DC, and more. Explore his life and groundbreaking career in music.

Recording Location:

This album was recorded at Total Access September 1990 until November 1990

Mastered at Sterling Sound by George Marino

Album Cover Design & Artwork:

Hugh Syme - Art Direction

Hugh Syme is a Canadian Juno Award-winning graphic artist and member of the Premier Artists Collection (PAC) who is best known for his artwork and cover concepts for rock and metal bands. He is also a musician and has appeared in some Rush songs as a keyboard player. Syme is notably responsible for all of Rush's album cover art since 1975's Caress of Steel as well as creating Rush's famous Starman logo.

Iron Maiden fans remember him best as the designer of The X Factor cover, which shows the band's mascot Eddie the Head dissected. It is remembered for its gritty realism. Whereas all previous Maiden albums were oil paintings, the X Factor Eddie was a puppet with some digital touch-ups to enhance its look. In some countries the cover was considered so gruesome that a less gory alternative was offered (the alternative cover is actually the back of the original CD booklet)

Collectors may wish to collect his complete oeuvre of album covers.

Alan Niven - Cover Concept

Photography:

John Scarpoti - Photography

Robert John - Group Photo

Musicians:

Jack Russell - Vocals

Mark Kendall - Guitar

Michael Lardie - Guitar, Keyboards

Tony Montana - Bass Guitar

Audie Desbrow - Drums, Percussion

Tracklisting Side One:

Call It Rock N' Roll 3:55
The Original Queen Of Sheba 4:38
Cold Hearted Lovin' 4:18
Can't Shake It 4:39
Lovin' Kind 4:42

Tracklisting Side Two:

Heartbreaker 6:42
Congo Square 6:55
South Bay Cities 5:22
Desert Moon 4:30
Afterglow 5:47

Front Cover Photo Of GREAT WHITE - Hooked

The artwork on the album front cover of "Hooked" shows a blonde nude nymph hooked above the sea.

Photo Of The Back Cover GREAT WHITE - Hooked

Photo of album back cover GREAT WHITE - Hooked

The album back cover of hooked shows a great white shark vin.

Photo #1 of the original custom inner sleeve GREAT WHITE - Hooked

A large full-page colour photo of the five "Great White" band-members on the custom inner sleeve

Photo #2 of the original custom inner sleeve GREAT WHITE - Hooked

Lyrics of all the songs on "Hooked" and production details printed on the custom inner sleeve of "Hooked".

Photo of Side One GREAT WHITE - Hooked

Photo of record 1 of GREAT WHITE - Hooked

Photo of Side Two GREAT WHITE - Hooked

Photo of record 2 of GREAT WHITE - Hooked