album · August 7, 1990
Extreme II: Pornograffitti (A Funked Up Fairy Tale)
A&M RecordsSee this day
hard rockmetalrock
This 1990 release by Extreme showcased a surprising blend of funk-metal and acoustic ballads, defying genre expectations and unexpectedly topping the charts.
- The album's lead single, "More Than Words," was a stripped-down acoustic ballad that became a surprise number-one hit in the US.
- "Pornograffitti" reached number 10 on the Billboard 200 chart and was certified triple platinum by the RIAA.
- The album was produced by Queen producer Roy Thomas Baker, who also worked with Extreme on their debut album.
Extreme is a hard rock band from Boston, Massachusetts, best known for their 1991 hit "More Than Words." This album, "Pornograffitti," was their second release, marking a significant shift in their sound and commercial appeal.
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