A LITTLE AIN'T ENOUGH is the third full-length album by David Lee Roth (of Van Halen), released in 1991. It was certified Gold on April 11, 1991. Produced by Bob Rock, the album featured the lead guitar work of Jason Becker, a then up-and-coming guitarist who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, aka Lou Gehrig's Disease) a week after joining the band. He managed to finish recording the album, but was unable to tour in support of the album, as his condition left him with little strength in his hands.
Sales of the album were helped by the controversy surrounding the promotional music video released for the album's first single, "A Li'l Ain't Enough", featuring barely-dressed women and oddly-dressed little people. The video was banned from MTV shortly after its initial airing.
Recorded with a new backing band, A LITTLE AIN'T ENOUGH doesn't feature the gonzo instrumental kick of EAT 'EM AND SMILE, nor is it a stab at popcraft like SKYSCRAPER. Instead, it's an attempt to regain the energy that fueled Van Halen's early albums.
Personnel: David Lee Roth (vocals, harmonica); Brett Tuggle (vocals, keyboards); Matt Bissonette (vocals); Steve Hunter (guitar, slide guitar); Jason Becker (guitar); Ian Putz, Paul Baron, Derry Byrne, Tom Keenlyside (brass); John Webster (keyboards); Gregg Bissonette (drums, percussion); Jim McGillveray (percussion); Marc LaFrance, David Steele (background vocals).
Recorded at Little Mountain Sound Studios, Vancouver, Canada. Audio Mixed by Bob Rock. Produced by Bob Rock.
Track Listing:
1. A Lil' Ain't Enough - 4:41 2. Shoot It - 4:13 3. Lady Luck - 4:41 4. Hammerhead Shark - 3:34 5. Tell the Truth - 5:18 6. Baby's on Fire - 3:22 7. 40 Below - 4:54 8. Sensible Shoes - 5:09 9. Last Call - 3:22 10. The Dogtown Shuffle - 4:58 11. It's Showtime! - 3:46 12. Drop in the Bucket - 5:06
A Little Ain't Enough (1991)
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Album Description:
A LITTLE AIN'T ENOUGH is the third full-length album by David Lee Roth (of Van Halen), released in 1991. It was certified Gold on April 11, 1991. Produced by Bob Rock, the album featured the lead guitar work of Jason Becker, a then up-and-coming guitarist who was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, aka Lou Gehrig's Disease) a week after joining the band. He managed to finish recording the album, but was unable to tour in support of the album, as his condition left him with little strength in his hands.
Sales of the album were helped by the controversy surrounding the promotional music video released for the album's first single, "A Li'l Ain't Enough", featuring barely-dressed women and oddly-dressed little people. The video was banned from MTV shortly after its initial airing.
Recorded with a new backing band, A LITTLE AIN'T ENOUGH doesn't feature the gonzo instrumental kick of EAT 'EM AND SMILE, nor is it a stab at popcraft like SKYSCRAPER. Instead, it's an attempt to regain the energy that fueled Van Halen's early albums.
Personnel: David Lee Roth (vocals, harmonica); Brett Tuggle (vocals, keyboards); Matt Bissonette (vocals); Steve Hunter (guitar, slide guitar); Jason Becker (guitar); Ian Putz, Paul Baron, Derry Byrne, Tom Keenlyside (brass); John Webster (keyboards); Gregg Bissonette (drums, percussion); Jim McGillveray (percussion); Marc LaFrance, David Steele (background vocals).
Recorded at Little Mountain Sound Studios, Vancouver, Canada.
Audio Mixed by Bob Rock.
Produced by Bob Rock.
Track Listing:
1. A Lil' Ain't Enough - 4:41
2. Shoot It - 4:13
3. Lady Luck - 4:41
4. Hammerhead Shark - 3:34
5. Tell the Truth - 5:18
6. Baby's on Fire - 3:22
7. 40 Below - 4:54
8. Sensible Shoes - 5:09
9. Last Call - 3:22
10. The Dogtown Shuffle - 4:58
11. It's Showtime! - 3:46
12. Drop in the Bucket - 5:06