Complete List Of Tesla Songs From A to Z

Tesla’s origins trace back to Sacramento, California, where the band formed in 1981 under the name City Kidd. Founded by bassist Brian Wheat and guitarist Frank Hannon, the group initially played club circuits and local bars, building a following with their raw, blues-infused hard rock sound. By 1984, the lineup solidified with vocalist Jeff Keith, guitarist Tommy Skeoch, and drummer Troy Luccketta. In 1986, after changing their name to Tesla — inspired by the famed inventor Nikola Tesla — the band signed with Geffen Records and began recording their debut album.

Released in 1986, Mechanical Resonance became an instant success, driven by hard-hitting tracks like “Modern Day Cowboy,” “Little Suzi,” and “EZ Come EZ Go.” The album achieved platinum certification and established Tesla as one of the premier hard rock acts of the mid-1980s, setting the stage for greater commercial success.

Tesla’s sophomore effort, The Great Radio Controversy, released in 1989, elevated their profile even further. Featuring the power ballad “Love Song,” which reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, the album went double platinum and produced additional hits like “Heaven’s Trail (No Way Out)” and “The Way It Is.” The album’s success propelled Tesla to international fame and solidified their reputation as a band that blended heavy riffs with soulful lyrics.

In 1990, Tesla released Five Man Acoustical Jam, a live acoustic album recorded during a tour stop in Philadelphia. The album included acoustic versions of their biggest hits along with covers of rock classics like “Signs” by Five Man Electrical Band. “Signs” became a breakout single, reaching number 8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning the band a new audience. The album’s success also helped to popularize the acoustic live format, influencing other rock bands to release unplugged albums in the early ’90s.

Tesla’s third studio album, Psychotic Supper, arrived in 1991 and continued the band’s commercial streak, featuring songs like “Edison’s Medicine,” “What You Give,” and “Call It What You Want.” The album was certified platinum and showcased a more mature, socially conscious side of the band, addressing topics like media manipulation and environmental issues.

Despite their continued success, internal tensions and changing musical landscapes led to a period of turmoil for Tesla in the mid-1990s. Skeoch departed the band in 1994 due to substance abuse issues, and by 1996, the band had officially disbanded following the release of Bust a Nut. During the hiatus, members pursued solo projects, with Frank Hannon releasing several solo albums and Jeff Keith forming the band Bar 7.

Tesla reunited in 2000 for a series of live shows that eventually led to a full-fledged comeback. They released Into the Now in 2004, their first studio album in a decade, which debuted at number 31 on the Billboard 200. The album received positive reviews for its modern production and classic Tesla sound.

The band continued to release new material throughout the 2000s and 2010s, including Forever More (2008), Twisted Wires & the Acoustic Sessions (2011), and Simplicity (2014). In 2019, Tesla released Shock, produced by Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen. The album featured a more polished, modern sound but retained the band’s signature blues-rock foundation.

Tesla’s enduring popularity can be attributed to their commitment to honest, no-frills rock and roll, a style that has earned them a loyal fanbase and critical acclaim over the decades. Despite lineup changes and industry shifts, Tesla has remained a fixture in the rock world, known for their electrifying live performances and timeless hits that continue to resonate with audiences worldwide.

Complete List Of Tesla Songs From A to Z

1. 2 Late 4 Love – Mechanical Resonance – 1986
2. 2nd Street – Twisted Wires & the Acoustic Sessions – 2011
3. A Lot To Lose – Bust a Nut – 1994
4. A Lot To Losea – Twisted Wires & the Acoustic Sessions – 2011
5. Action Talks – Bust a Nut – 1994
6. Afterlife – Shock – 2019
7. All of Me – Forever More – 2008
8. All The Young Dudes – Real to Reel, Vol. 2 – 2007
9. Bad Reputation – Real to Reel – 2007
10. Ball of Confusion – Real to Reel – 2007
11. Be a Man – The Great Radio Controversy – 1989
12. Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers – Real to Reel, Vol. 2 – 2007
13. Before My Eyes – Mechanical Resonance – 1986
14. Bell Bottom Blues – Real to Reel – 2007
15. Better Off Without You – Twisted Wires & the Acoustic Sessions – 2011
16. Break of Dawn – Simplicity – 2014
17. Breakin’ Free – Forever More – 2008
18. Burnout to Fade – Simplicity – 2014
19. Burnout to Fade (Writing Demo Version) – Simplicity – 2014
20. California Summer Song – Shock – 2019
21. Call It What You Want – Psychotic Supper – 1991
22. Can’t Stop – Psychotic Supper – 1991
23. Caught in a Dream – Into the Now – 2004
24. Caught in a Dreama – Twisted Wires & the Acoustic Sessions – 2011
25. Change in the Weather – Psychotic Supper – 1991
26. Changes – Mechanical Resonance – 1986
27. Changesa – Twisted Wires & the Acoustic Sessions – 2011
28. Come to Me – Into the Now – 2004
29. Comfort Zone – Shock – 2019
30. Cover Queen – Mechanical Resonance – 1986
31. Cross My Heart – Simplicity – 2014
32. Cry – Bust a Nut – 1994
33. Cumin’ Atcha Live – Mechanical Resonance – 1986
34. Day of the Eagle – Real to Reel – 2007
35. Dear Mr. Fantasy – Real to Reel – 2007
36. Did It for the Money – The Great Radio Controversy – 1989
37. Do You Feel Like We Do – Real to Reel, Vol. 2 – 2007
38. Don’t De-Rock Me – Psychotic Supper – 1991
39. Earthmover – Bust a Nut – 1994
40. Edison’s Medicine – Psychotic Supper – 1991
41. Edisons Medicinea – Twisted Wires & the Acoustic Sessions – 2011
42. EZ Come EZ Go – Mechanical Resonance – 1986
43. Fallin’ Apart – Forever More – 2008
44. Flight to Nowhere – The Great Radio Controversy – 1989
45. Flip Side! – Simplicity – 2014
46. Forever Loving You – Shock – 2019
47. Forever More – Forever More – 2008
48. Freedom Slaves – Psychotic Supper – 1991
49. Games People Play – Bust a Nut – 1994
50. Gettin’ Better – Mechanical Resonance – 1986
51. Got No Glory – Into the Now – 2004
52. Government Personnel – Psychotic Supper – 1991
53. Had Enough – Psychotic Supper – 1991
54. Hand Me Down World – Real to Reel – 2007
55. Hang Tough – The Great Radio Controversy – 1989
56. Hang Tougha – Twisted Wires & the Acoustic Sessions – 2011
57. Heaven Nine Eleven – Into the Now – 2004
58. Heaven’s Trail (No Way Out) – The Great Radio Controversy – 1989
59. Honestly – Simplicity – 2014
60. Honky Tonk Women – Real to Reel – 2007
61. I Love Youa – Twisted Wires & the Acoustic Sessions – 2011
62. I Want Everything – Shock – 2019
63. I Want to Take You Higher – Real to Reel, Vol. 2 – 2007
64. I Wanna Live – Forever More – 2008
65. I’ve Got a Feeling – Real to Reel – 2007
66. In A Hole Again – Forever More – 2008
67. Into the Now – Into the Now – 2004
68. Into the Nowa – Twisted Wires & the Acoustic Sessions – 2011
69. Is It My Body – Real to Reel, Vol. 2 – 2007
70. Just in Case – Forever More – 2008
71. Lady Luck – The Great Radio Controversy – 1989
72. Lazy Days, Crazy Nights – The Great Radio Controversy – 1989
73. Life Is a River – Simplicity – 2014
74. Little Suzi – Mechanical Resonance – 1986
75. Look @ Me – Into the Now – 2004
76. Love Is a Fire – Shock – 2019
77. Love Me – Mechanical Resonance – 1986
78. Love Song – The Great Radio Controversy – 1989
79. MP3 – Simplicity – 2014
80. Make It Last – Real to Reel, Vol. 2 – 2007
81. Makin’ Magic – The Great Radio Controversy – 1989
82. Mama’s Fool – Bust a Nut – 1994
83. Mama’s Fool (live) – Forever More – 2008 (Japan only Bonus Track)
84. Mighty Mouse – Into the Now – 2004
85. Miles Away – Into the Now – 2004
86. Modern Day Cowboy – Mechanical Resonance – 1986
87. My Way – Forever More – 2008 (European only Bonus Track)
88. Need Your Lovin’ – Bust a Nut – 1994
89. Not Fragile – Real to Reel, Vol. 2 – 2007
90. One Day at a Time – Forever More – 2008
91. Only You – Into the Now – 2004
92. Other Than Me – Simplicity – 2014
93. Paradise – The Great Radio Controversy – 1989
94. Party’s Over – The Great Radio Controversy – 1989
95. Pvt. Ledbetter – Forever More – 2008
96. Recognize – Into the Now – 2004
97. Ricochet – Simplicity – 2014
98. Rise and Fall – Simplicity – 2014
99. Rock Bottom – Real to Reel – 2007
100. Rock Me to the Top – Mechanical Resonance – 1986
101. Rubberband – Bust a Nut – 1994
102. Saturday Night Special – Real to Reel, Vol. 2 – 2007
103. Seasons of Wither – Real to Reel, Vol. 2 – 2007
104. She Want She Want – Bust a Nut – 1994
105. Shine Away – Bust a Nut – 1994
106. Shine Awaya – Twisted Wires & the Acoustic Sessions – 2011
107. Shock – Shock – 2019
108. Shooting Star – Real to Reel, Vol. 2 – 2007
109. So Divine… – Simplicity – 2014
110. So What! – Forever More – 2008
111. Solution – Bust a Nut – 1994
112. Song & Emotion – Psychotic Supper – 1991
113. Song and Emotiona – Twisted Wires & the Acoustic Sessions – 2011
114. Space Truckin’ – Real to Reel – 2007
115. Stealin’ – Real to Reel – 2007
116. Stir It Up – Psychotic Supper – 1991
117. Street Fighting Man – Real to Reel, Vol. 2 – 2007
118. Sympathy – Simplicity – 2014
119. Taste Like – Shock – 2019
120. Taste My Pain – Simplicity – 2014 (Japanese Bonus Track)
121. Thank You – Real to Reel – 2007
122. The First Time – Forever More – 2008
123. The Game – Forever More – 2008
124. The Gate / Invited – Bust a Nut – 1994
125. The Mission – Shock – 2019
126. The Way It Is – The Great Radio Controversy – 1989
127. ‘Til That Day – Simplicity – 2014
128. Tied to the Tracks – Shock – 2019
129. Time – Psychotic Supper – 1991
130. Time Bomb – Simplicity – 2014
131. Toke About It – Psychotic Supper – 1991
132. Try So Hard – Bust a Nut – 1994
133. Walk Away – Real to Reel – 2007
134. War Pigs – Real to Reel, Vol. 2 – 2007
135. We Can Rule the World – Shock – 2019
136. We’re No Good Together – Mechanical Resonance – 1986
137. What You Give – Psychotic Supper – 1991
138. What You Give – Twisted Wires & the Acoustic Sessions – 2011
139. What a Shame – Into the Now – 2004
140. What a Shame (live) – Forever More – 2008 (European only Bonus Track)
141. Wonderful World – Bust a Nut – 1994
142. Words Can’t Explain – Into the Now – 2004
143. You Won’t Take Me Alive – Shock – 2019
144. Yesterdaze Gone – The Great Radio Controversy – 1989

Albums

Mechanical Resonance (1986): 12 songs

The Great Radio Controversy (1989): 13 songs

Psychotic Supper (1991): 13 songs

Bust a Nut (1994): 14 songs

Into the Now (2004): 12 songs

Real to Reel (2007): 13 songs

Real to Reel, Vol. 2 (2007): 12 songs

Forever More (2008): 15 songs (including bonus tracks)

Twisted Wires & the Acoustic Sessions (2011): 12 songs

Simplicity (2014): 16 songs (including bonus tracks)

Shock (2019): 12 songs

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