Shock (album)
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| Studio album by The Motels | ||||
| Released | August 1985 | |||
| Recorded | 1984–85 | |||
| Genre | New wave | |||
| Length | 43:18 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Producer | Richie Zito | |||
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Shock is the fifth studio album by new wave band The Motels. It was recorded during 1984 and 1985, and released in August 1985. It sold approximately 400,000 copies in the United States.
Singles released from this album include the American Top 30 hit, "Shame," and its follow-up, "Shock", as well as an Australia-only release, "Icy Red", that did not chart. "Shame" reached No. 21 on Billboard's Hot 100 listing. Both songs were aided by popular music videos.
"In the Jungle" (Capitol Records #9241) Released: 27 Sep 1984 (song is also the B-Side to the single "Shock")
"Shame" (Capitol Records #5497) Released: 3 Jul 1985 Charts: Australia #18 / US #21 / US-FM #10 / US-Dance #14
"Shock" (Capitol Records #5529) Released: Oct 1985 Charts: US #84
"Icy Red" (Capitol Records AU#CP-1698) Released: 1985 (Australia only)
Credits are taken from the cassette's liner notes.
Credits are taken from the cassette's liner notes.
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