Building the Perfect Beast

Don Henley

Building the Perfect Beast

RELEASED: December 21, 1984
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. The Boys of Summer Meaning 4:45 2. You Can’t Make Love 3:34 3. Man With a Mission 2:43 4. You’re Not Drinking Enough 4:40 5. Not Enough Love in the World Meaning 3:54 6. Building the Perfect Beast Meaning 4:59 7. All She Wants to Do Is Dance 4:28 8. Sunset Grill Meaning 6:22 9. Drivin’ With Your Eyes Closed 3:41 10. Land of the Living Meaning 3:24
Building the Perfect Beast is the second solo studio album by American rock musician Don Henley, released in 1984. The album showcases Henley's signature blend of rock and pop, featuring introspective lyrics and a polished production style. It includes hit singles such as 'The Boys of Summer' and 'All She Wants to Do Is Dance', both of which became iconic tracks of the 1980s. The album's themes revolve around love, loss, and the complexity of modern life, solidifying Henley's status as a leading voice in rock music.