Black List
L.A. Guns · 2005
65 min · 18 tracks · hard rock · glam metal · sleaze rock
A gritty blend of sleaze rock and glam metal, pulsating with raw energy and catchy hooks.
Why this album works
'Black List' received positive attention from fans and critics alike, helping to revitalize interest in L.A. Guns by reaching No. 27 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. The album's energetic sound and engaging lyrics contributed to its recognition within the glam metal resurgence of the mid-2000s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo energy gritty anthems for road trips catchy hooks for sing-alongs
- Context
- Released on November 8, 2005, 'Black List' came during a period of lineup changes for L.A. Guns, following the less commercially successful 'Rips the Covers Off'. This album marked a return to their hard rock roots after experimenting with different sounds in the early 2000s, solidifying their identity in the glam metal scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mötley Crüe· Faster Pussycat· Vains of Jenna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stranded in LA Standout 3:06
- 2 L.A.P.D. Standout 3:56
- 3 Show No Mercy 3:08
- 4 One More Reason to Die 3:03
- 5 Looking Over My Shoulder 3:28
- 6 Love & Hate Standout 3:44
- 7 On And On 3:36
- 8 Wired and Wide Awake 2:52
- 9 One Way Ticket to Love 3:44
- 10 Name Your Poison 3:53
- 11 Liquid Diamonds 4:36
- 12 Love is a Crime 4:06
- 13 Winters Fool 3:35
- 14 Everything I Do 3:58
- 15 A Word To The Wise Guy 3:25
- 16 Roll the Dice 3:51
- 17 Black City Breakdown 4:02
- 18 The Devil in You (Performed By Black Cherry) 3:25
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