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Lean Into It 1991
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Lean Into It

Mr. Big's Lean Into It, released in March 1991, marked a turning point for the band. This album, recorded between 1990 and 1991 in studios in Los Angeles and Berkeley, delves into a hard rock sound with hints of glam metal. It was produced by Kevin Elson for Atlantic Records, and its impact resonated on the charts, reaching number 15 on the Billboard 200.

Year
1991
Songs
11
Duration
46 min 29 seg
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Lean Into It, according to DoReSol

Within this album, there are tracks that stand out for their uniqueness. The song "Daddy, Brother, Lover, Little Boy (The Electric Drill Song)" is a fascinating example of sonic experimentation. In it, Gilbert and Sheehan used Makita cordless drills on the guitar strings to create a fast solo, something that could hardly be replicated with hands alone. Another interesting track is "CDFF-Lucky This Time", a piece written by Jeff Paris. The prefix "CDFF" refers to "Compact Disc Fast Forward," and it is actually an accelerated version of the song "Addicted to That Rush", from the band's 1989 debut album. The album also includes "Green-Tinted Sixties Mind", another piece that was integrated into the album's sonic proposal.

The impact of Lean Into It was consolidated with its singles. "To Be with You" became Mr. Big's only song to reach the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100, a significant achievement. It was followed by "Just Take My Heart", which also received an excellent reception, reaching number 16 on the same chart. The album cover, for its part, uses an iconic photograph of the Montparnasse train crash that occurred in Paris in October 1895. This album was recognized on specialized lists, appearing at number 49 on Rolling Stone's 50 Greatest Hair Metal Albums of All Time.