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Theatre of Pain is the third studio album by the American rock band Mötley Crüe, released on May 21, 1985. The album showcases a more polished sound compared to their earlier work, incorporating elements of glam metal and hard rock. It features hit singles such as 'Smokin' in the Boys Room' and 'Home Sweet Home,' which contributed to the band's prominence in the 1980s rock scene. The album's themes revolve around the hedonistic lifestyle of the band and the struggles of fame, solidifying Mötley Crüe's reputation as one of the leading bands of the glam metal genre.