how the band had adapted their trademark sound to the new trends of grunge and alternative metal. According to Neil Arnold of Metal Forces, this change of style misrepresents the band, which maybe "should have gone under a different name" for this album. New vocalist John Corabi's vocal range and soulful performance are generally praised, as they are more suited to the new sound of the band. For Katherine Turman of The Los Angeles Times his "voice is meatier and more appealing than predecessor Vince Neil's" and may be responsible for the shift in focus towards a less flashy style. However, Arion Berger of Rolling Stone defined the music "samey", while Chuck Eddy in his review for Entertainment Weekly appreciated the ballads, but called the album's heavy tracks "an overbearing plod". Accolades In July 2014, Guitar World ranked Mötley Crüe at number 25 in their "Superunknown: 50 Iconic Albums That Defined 1994" list. Track listing Personnel Mötley Crüe John Corabi – lead vocals, acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar, six-string bass Mick Mars – lead guitar, six-string bass, sitar, mandolin, backing vocals Nikki Sixx – bass, piano, backing vocals Tommy Lee – drums, piano, backing vocals Guest musicians Scott Humphrey – programming/synths Glenn Hughes – backing vocals on "Misunderstood" Marc Lafrance, Dave Steele – backing vocals Hook Herrera – harmonica Sammy Sanchez – mandolin members of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra and the Vancouver Opera Orchestra Akira Nagai – concertmaster Production Bob Rock – producer, mixing, acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar, mandolin Randy Staub – engineer, mixing Brian Dobbs, Ed Korengo, Darren Grahn, Jim Labinski, Bill Kennedy, Kim Lomas, Roger Monk, Ken Villeneuve, Greg Goldman – additional engineers George Marino – mastering Bob Buckley – orchestral arrangements and conduction Charts Album Singles Certifications References Mötley Crüe albums 1994 albums Elektra Records albums Albums produced by Bob Rock Albums recorded at A&M Studios Grunge albums Alternative metal albums by American artists