It’s as if Motley Crue were desperate to prove how edgy and cool they used to be forty years ago, tried to remind us, but actually don’t know how embarrassing they’ve become in 2024. Putting aside a hilariously cringe filled Beastie Boys cover, The Crue try everything from complaining about TikTok, January 6th riots, and the woke crusade. The EP works around Neil’s lack of vocal prowess, the music is like YouTube’s royalty free hard rock library, and the title track makes sure everyone know’ the worse thing about life is not being able to be bad because the internet will call you out on it. The efforts of John 5 are absolutely wasted here. We need to make a rescue mission to get him out of this nightmare, while Mick Mars laughs hysterically somewhere. The music and writing are not even out of touch, they are straight up outdated. I can’t believe how desperate this group has gotten. Just kidding it’s Vince Neil I totally believe it. Motley Crue, proud of never getting cancelled, is now proud of sounding like the embarrassing bar band that makes people leave.
“Mötley Crüe has made a significant return in 2024 with their latest EP, “Cancelled,” released on October 4. This three-track effort marks the band’s first new music in nearly three decades and features the title track, a cover of the Beastie Boys’ classic “(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (To Party!)”, and the previously released “Dogs of War,” which has already climbed to the Top 5 on rock radio charts124. Produced by Bob Rock, known for his work on their iconic album Dr. Feelgood, the EP showcases the band’s enduring energy and creativity, with a fresh sound that resonates with both longtime fans and new listeners alike12. Alongside this release, Mötley Crüe has announced an exciting Las Vegas residency for 2025, promising immersive concerts that reflect their storied 40-year career24. The “Cancelled” EP not only revitalizes Mötley Crüe’s presence in the rock scene but also sets the stage for a thrilling future as they continue to captivate audiences worldwide.” (Perplexity)
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Mötley Crüe Cancelled Album Review
