Despite its title, 'State of Shock' did not achieve a state of commercial shock, failing to reach the Top 40 of the Billboard 200. This album marked a shift away from the more polished production of 'Weekend Warriors' towards a rawer sound.
- The album was produced by Lew Futterman, who had previously worked with Nugent on 'Cat Scratch Fever'.
- Epic Records released 'State of Shock' on May 1, 1979.
- The album peaked at number 85 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Ted Nugent is a guitarist and singer known for his controversial, politically conservative views and his high-energy, guitar-driven hard rock. By 1979, he was a solo artist finding diminishing returns after a string of successful albums in the mid-70s.
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