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MÖTLEY CRÜE Unleashes Remastered Classic, Revives 'Take Me To The Top' After 42 Years

By Jason •
The glam metal titans bring back a forgotten gem and celebrate their legacy with a lavish anniversary box set.

In a thunderous revival that's sure to rattle the bones of the heavy metal community, legendary rockers MÖTLEY CRÜE have unleashed a newly remastered version of their iconic track "Take Me To The Top (Leathür Records Version)" across all streaming platforms. This release is part of a special 45th-anniversary limited-edition box set celebrating their game-changing debut album, "Too Fast For Love," set to drop on October 30 via BMG. The CRÜE continues to prove that the glam metal gods still reign supreme.

"Take Me To The Top" is not just another track; it's a piece of the band's history and one of the Top 10 streaming hits from their iconic catalog. Fans were electrified as the song returned to the setlist for the first time in 42 years during their recently completed 33-date "The Return Of Carnival Of Sins" tour. The CRÜE has once again proven their staying power, leaving fans craving more of that raw energy that only MÖTLEY can deliver.

"Too Fast For Love" is a cornerstone of rock history, heralding the rise of the '80s Los Angeles hard rock scene. Independently released in November 1981, this legendary album was a DIY triumph, with only 900 LPs pressed on the band's own Leathür Records. Its explosive live shows and the album's punk-infused glam swagger quickly drew attention, and within months, Elektra Records came knocking. The CRÜE's ascent was meteoric, and the album's cultural impact is undeniable.

The remixed and remastered version of "Too Fast For Love" hit shelves in August 1982, with the lead single "Live Wire" launching alongside the birth of MTV, introducing a new generation to the CRÜE's wild antics. With platinum status in the U.S. and gold in Canada, this album paved the way for the band's legendary status. Tracks like "Live Wire" and "Take Me To The Top" continue to resonate with fans, demonstrating the band's range from hard-hitting anthems to more introspective pieces like "On With The Show" and "Merry-Go-Round." This juxtaposition of sound showcases the brilliance behind the CRÜE's songwriting.

The centerpiece of this anniversary celebration is the deluxe box set, a treasure trove for fans. It includes the original 1981 Leathür Records version, the remastered 1982 Elektra version, rare live recordings from their legendary Perkins Palace performances, never-before-released demos from their first studio sessions, and a stunning 100-page hardcover photo book. An ultra-limited edition, hand-numbered and capped at 250 copies, is exclusively available at the Crüeseum, offering die-hard fans a chance to own a piece of rock history.

As MÖTLEY CRÜE continues their North American tour, which celebrates the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking "Carnival Of Sins" tour, they are proving once more that they are a force to be reckoned with. With support from fellow rock legends EXTREME and TESLA, the CRÜE is set to unleash their signature chaos and glam rock fury across 33 cities, reigniting the passion of fans old and new.