On This Day September 6 1989 – Wake Me When It’s Over by Faster Pussycat Second Album Released

On this day September 6 1989, Faster Pussycat returned with their second studio record Wake Me When It’s Over. Arriving near the end of the decade, the album sharpened the band’s street level grit with a more polished late 80s rock sound. The guitars hit with swagger, the rhythms stay tight, and the vocals lean into a rough edged delivery that still feels hook driven and radio ready. It is the kind of follow up that keeps the core attitude while widening the appeal.

What makes the album stand out is how confidently it balances tough riffs with big choruses. Tempos shift from strut to swing without losing momentum, and the production places every part where it counts. It sounds built for the stages, videos, and rock radio blocks that defined the era, yet it keeps enough edge to satisfy fans who were there from the start.

The release also reflects the change in the rock landscape as the 80s closed. Bands were evolving their sound to cut through crowded playlists while staying true to their identity. Wake Me When It’s Over fits that moment with a cleaner presentation that never forgets its alleyway roots.

80s insight: Second albums in this era often set the long term direction for a band, and this one shows how to grow the sound without losing the spark.