Look What the Cat Dragged In cover

Look What the Cat Dragged In

Poison · 1986

33 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · glam metal

High-energy glam rock anthems laced with catchy hooks and a party-ready attitude define this debut album.

Why listen to this

Best for
quick, energetic listening bursts upbeat party atmosphere catchy hooks and melodies
Context
Released in January 1986, 'Look What the Cat Dragged In' marked Poison's debut album, launching them into the spotlight of the glam metal scene. At this point, the band was establishing their identity amidst the burgeoning popularity of hair metal in the mid-80s, capitalizing on a growing fanbase primed for exuberant rock music.
If you like
hard rock, glam metal

Look What the Cat Dragged In is an album by Poison, released in 1986. High-energy glam rock anthems laced with catchy hooks and a party-ready attitude define this debut album. 'Look What the Cat Dragged In' significantly impacted the glam metal genre, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and selling over three million copies in the U.S. Its success helped lay the groundwork for Poison’s enduring career and established them as icons in hard rock during a pivotal era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Look What the Cat Dragged In sound like?

High-energy glam rock anthems laced with catchy hooks and a party-ready attitude define this debut album. Rooted in hard rock and glam metal.

What makes Look What the Cat Dragged In by Poison notable?

'Look What the Cat Dragged In' significantly impacted the glam metal genre, reaching No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and selling over three million copies in the U.S. Its success helped lay the groundwork for Poison’s enduring career and established them as icons in hard rock during a pivotal era. Released in January 1986, 'Look What the Cat Dragged In' marked Poison's debut album, launching them into the spotlight of the glam metal scene. At this point, the band was establishing their identity amidst the burgeoning popularity of hair metal in the mid-80s, capitalizing on a growing fanbase primed for exuberant rock music.

Who is Look What the Cat Dragged In for?

Look What the Cat Dragged In works well if you're into quick, energetic listening bursts, upbeat party atmosphere and catchy hooks and melodies.

How many songs are on Look What the Cat Dragged In?

Look What the Cat Dragged In has 10 tracks, running approximately 33 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·33:43

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Cry Tough Standout 3:37
  • 2 I Want Action Standout 3:07
  • 3 I Won’t Forget You 3:36
  • 4 Play Dirty 4:06
  • 5 Look What the Cat Dragged In 3:11
  • 6 Talk Dirty to Me Standout 3:46
  • 7 Want Some, Need Some 3:40
  • 8 Blame It on You 2:35
  • 9 #1 Bad Boy 3:16
  • 10 Let Me Go to the Show 2:45

Release Date

January 1, 1986

Genre

glam metal, hard rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

33 min 43 sec