Album Description:
Ted Nugent, a guitarist known for his virtuosic skills and electrifying performances, released the live album "Intensities in 10 Cities" in 1981. The album captured Nugent and his band performing in ten different cities across the United States during their 1980 tour. The album is widely considered one of Nugent's best works and has been celebrated for its raw energy and powerful guitar riffs. "Intensities in 10 Cities" showcases Nugent's signature hard rock sound, characterized by heavy guitar riffs, scorching solos, and pounding rhythms. Nugent's guitar work is particularly impressive on this album, with his soloing on tracks like "My Love is Like a Tire Iron" and "Heads Will Roll" demonstrating his technical proficiency and improvisational skills. Thematically, the album focuses on Nugent's recurring themes of freedom, rebellion, and sexuality. The track "Jailbait" has drawn criticism for its controversial lyrics, which some have interpreted as glorifying underage sexual activity. However, Nugent has defended the song as a tongue-in-cheek satire of society's obsession with youth and beauty. "Intensities in 10 Cities" was generally well-received by critics and fans alike. The album peaked at number 56 on the Billboard 200 chart and spawned the hit single "Land of a Thousand Dances," which reached number 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Critics praised the album for its energetic performances and dynamic guitar work. Some also noted the album's controversial themes and criticized Nugent's lyrics on "Jailbait" and other tracks. |
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Album Summary:"Intensities in 10 Cities" is the 1981 live album by Ted Nugent. It was ranked 9th on Guitar World's list of the "Top 10 Live Albums." The ten cities were:
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Music Genre: |
Hard Rock |
Trivia: | Produced by Ric Browde and Cliff Davies for the Next City Corporation, executive producer Lew Futterman |
Album Packaging: | Original custom inner sleeve with album details, lyrics and color photos. |
Record Label & Catalog-nr: |
Epic EPC 84917-1 |
Vinyl Record Format: |
12" Vinyl LP Record |
Year & Country: |
1981 Made in Holland |
Band Members and Musicians on: TED NUGENT Intensities in 10 Cities |
Cliff Davies Cliff Davies was a British drummer, producer, and songwriter who was active in the music industry from the 1970s to the 2000s. He was a member of the bands If, and The Nashville Teens, and worked with numerous other artists, including Ted Nugent, Frankie Miller, and Brian May. Davies also produced albums for a variety of artists, including The Stranglers, Kate Bush, and Toyah. He passed away in 2008.
Complete Track Listing of: TED NUGENT Intensities in 10 Cities |
Photos of the LP's cover: TED NUGENT Intensities in 10 Cities |
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