Young and Crazy (album)

Young and Crazy is a 1987 album by Tigertailz, with artwork by the band's bassist Pepsi Tate. It has a heavier sound than its successor, with less elements of pop metal. It is the only album to feature the original lead vocalist Steevi Jaimz. The album was released in America on Combat records.[1] The compact disc is now considered a collector's item, and is much sought after by Tigertailz fans. The CD was re-released in the US on May 27, 2008, on independent label Krescendo.[2]

Young and Crazy
Studio album by
Released1987
StudioGooseberry Sound Studios, Gerrard Street, London; Loco Studios, near Newport, Wales
GenreGlam metal
Length40:20
LabelMusic For Nations
ProducerSteve James
Tigertailz chronology
Young and Crazy
(1987)
Bezerk
(1990)

In 2021, Metal Hammer listed Young and Crazy as one of their ten 'obscure but brilliant hair metal albums' in an article.[3]

On 15 October 2022, original vocalist Steevi Jaimz performed a one-off 35th anniversary show at the 229 in London. The album was performed live in full for the first time with a backing band featuring Kai from Esprit D'Air on guitar, previous Tigertailz drummer Robin Guy, and BulletBoys bassist Rob Lane.[4]

Track listing

  1. "Star Attraction" - 2:51
  2. "Hollywood Killer" - 3:39
  3. "Ballerina" (Instrumental) - 0:51
  4. "Livin' Without You" - 4:17
  5. "Shameless" - 4:20
  6. "City Kidz" - 3:56
  7. "Shoot to Kill" - 3:20
  8. "Turn Me On" - 2:44
  9. "She'z Too Hot" - 3:12
  10. "Young and Crazy" - 3:03
  11. "Fall in Love Again" - 4:44

All songs written by S. Jaimz/J. Pepper, except "She'z Too Hot" written by P. Tate

Personnel

Tigertailz

with:

  • Tim Lewis - keyboards
  • Jakki Lynn, Toni - backing vocals

References

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