''Voodoo-U'' is the second studio album from

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. It was released in 1994 on

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's American Recordings label. The album begins the band's move from the

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sounds of predecessor ''

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'' to a heavier,

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style. Lyrically the band maintains their outrageous sex-and-drugs themes. Lead vocal duties on ''Voodoo-U'' are performed by Ruth McArdle and backing vocals by Jade 4U, while some songs feature only Jade 4U. The album's first single, "The Crablouse", is an ode to

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. The album's cover art was available in both a censored and uncensored version — the uncensored version featuring nude, fluorescent-orange-colored

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. The artwork was designed by American hot-rod artist

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. Although not as universally praised as debut album ''Lust'', ''Voodoo-U'' earned positive reviews from music critics. With this album Lords of Acid ventured on their first world headlining tour with a full backing band. Voodoo-U was re-issued again with bonus tracks ("Young Boys Go To Studio 54", "Lords on 45" "Crablouse" an Acker Mix "Real Thing"). As was the case with ''Lust'', ''Voodoo-U'' was re-issued in 2001 as a "Stript" version, with all vocals removed. "Young Boys" was included in the motion picture soundtrack for ''

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''. "The Crablouse" was played on the TV show ''

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''. "Drink My Honey" is featured in the motion picture soundtrack for the 1995 film '' Strange Days''.

Track listing

References

{{Authority control 1994 albums Lords of Acid albums Albums produced by Rick Rubin