On this day November 7 1989, Whitesnake released Slip Of The Tongue, their eighth studio album and a bold statement of late 1980s hard rock power. The album followed the massive success of their self titled 1987 release and featured a lineup that included guitar virtuoso Steve Vai, whose fiery playing added a new dynamic to the band’s sound.
Slip Of The Tongue delivered high energy tracks like Fool For Your Loving, Now You’re Gone, and The Deeper The Love. The record combined glossy production with David Coverdale’s commanding vocals, solidifying Whitesnake’s status among the biggest rock acts of the decade.
80s insight: Slip Of The Tongue captured the height of 1980s arena rock, where technical skill, soaring vocals, and pure spectacle defined the sound of the era.
Slip Of The Tongue delivered high energy tracks like Fool For Your Loving, Now You’re Gone, and The Deeper The Love. The record combined glossy production with David Coverdale’s commanding vocals, solidifying Whitesnake’s status among the biggest rock acts of the decade.
80s insight: Slip Of The Tongue captured the height of 1980s arena rock, where technical skill, soaring vocals, and pure spectacle defined the sound of the era.
