." This was off their huge 1981 hit, Pyromania
. Here's what to listen for.1) This vocal is really compressed. The attack is so short that there's almost no high end and you never hear a clear "s" or "t".
2) It's interesting how producer Mutt Lange doubles certain lines, and then uses the standard chorus double.
3) This is one of the few lead vocals that you'll hear on record that is dead dry.
4) You can also hear a number of punches. In one case there's even a slight click but most of the time it just feels slightly unnatural because of the breath.
5) Mutt is said to be a real stickler for in-tune vocals and he certainly is here, except for the doubles which are noticeable off in a few places.
6) Note the backwards vocal starting at 3:04
7) Note the arppegiated synth with a sample and hold at the end.
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