Why is Mötley Crüe considered a metal band?
I like very few Mötley Crüe songs, but those few I absolutely love. So, even though I don't consider myself a huge fan, I still enjoy their music. However, what I didn't understand was that whenever I looked up information about Mötley Crüe, they were described as a metal band—specifically, a glam metal band. But, honestly, having listened to them, they don't sound like metal to me. For instance, I listen to bands like Mayhem, Cannibal Corpse, Venom, and Slayer; and when I compare Mötley Crüe to them, the band sounds much softer. Furthermore, I’ve heard that glam metal used to be looked down upon precisely because it was softer and more commercial. They aren't a bad band—I would never say that—but, honestly, I consider them a rock or glam rock band, not a metal band. That’s just my opinion; I know that glam metal was widely detested—though I don't hate it, and I would never hate a musical genre, since all music is good—but even so, I maintain that Mötley Crüe is rock, not metal. Or perhaps the fault lies with me for comparing Mötley Crüe to other bands.