History in Five Songs Episode 320: The Curious Chaos of Hair Metal Live Albums

In Episode 320 of History in Five Songs with Martin Popoff, Martin explores the “curious chaos” of hair metal live albums, as he surveys the patchy, inconsistent releases of the era—ranging from double-gatefold throwbacks to scrappy singles, EPs, and bonus-track hybrids—and examines how changing technology, shifting band abilities, and label strategies shaped a messy, often underwhelming legacy.

Dokken – “Tooth and Nail”

Great White – “Bad Boys”

Y&T – “25 Hours a Day"

Scorpions – “Bad Boys Running Wild”

Guns N’ Roses – “It’s Alright”

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