Studio Album · No. 2
Shout at the Devil Songwriting Credits by Motley Crue
Produced by Tom Werman · Engineered by Geoff Workman
Holds writing credit on 9 of 11 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 11 documented
Scored across the 11 tracks with documented writers, by whether Motley Crue carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 11 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Shout at the Devil keeps Nikki Sixx at the center of the writing while opening up the music credits to the full band: several tracks add Mick Mars and Vince Neil on the music side, and Mars wrote the instrumental 'God Bless the Children of the Beast.' The lone outside song is the Beatles cover 'Helter Skelter,' credited to Lennon-McCartney, the only track here no member wrote.
Shout at the Devil is the second studio album by Motley Crue, released by Elektra in September 1983 and the record that turned them into national stars. Heavier and darker than their debut, with a tougher production from Tom Werman, it leaned into theatrical, devilish imagery that drew both attention and controversy. Nikki Sixx wrote the bulk of the material, with the band sharing music credits on several tracks, and the album included a hard-charging cover of the Beatles' 'Helter Skelter.' Singles like the title track and 'Looks That Kill' became staples, and the album was certified multi-platinum.
Track Listing & Credits 11 tracks
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In the Beginning
|
Not documented | Geoff Workman | Tom Werman | Allister Fiend (Narration) |
| 2 |
Shout at the Devil
|
Nikki Sixx | Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr. | Tom Werman | Vince Neil (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Looks That Kill
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|
Nikki Sixx | Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr. | Tom Werman | Vince Neil (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Bastard
|
Nikki Sixx | Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr. | Tom Werman | Vince Neil (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
God Bless the Children of the Beast
|
Not documented | Robert Alan Deal | Tom Werman | - |
| 6 |
Helter Skelter
|
John LennonPaul McCartney | John LennonPaul McCartney | Tom Werman | Vince Neil (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Red Hot
|
Nikki Sixx | Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr.Robert Alan DealVincent Neil Wharton | Tom Werman | Vince Neil (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
Too Young to Fall in Love
|
Nikki Sixx | Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr. | Tom Werman | Vince Neil (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Knock 'em Dead, Kid
|
Nikki Sixx | Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr.Vincent Neil Wharton | Tom Werman | Vince Neil (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Ten Seconds to Love
|
Nikki SixxVince Neil | Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr. | Tom Werman | Vince Neil (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Danger
|
Nikki Sixx | Frank Carlton Serafino Feranna Jr.Robert Alan DealVincent Neil Wharton | Tom Werman | Vince Neil (Lead Vocals) |