Why Whitesnake’s Slip of the Tongue Failed
Whitesnake was on top of the world in 1987. The self-titled album sold over 8 million copies, launched massive MTV hits like “Here I Go Again,” “Still of the Night,” and “Is This Love,” and turned David Coverdale into one of the biggest stars of the hair metal era.But just two years later, Slip of the Tongue arrived... and something had changed.In this video, we review the 1989 Whitesnake album Slip of the Tongue and break down why it failed to match the magic, chemistry, and success of the 1987 album. We discuss the departure of guitarist/songwriter John Sykes, the arrival of Steve Vai, the…
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