Cocked & Loaded
L.A. Guns · 1989
54 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · glam metal · sleaze rock
A high-octane blend of glam metal riffs and sleazy rock anthems bursting with youthful rebellion.
Why this album works
'Cocked & Loaded' is often regarded as a hallmark of late '80s glam metal, featuring the hit single 'The Ballad of Jayne,' which peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album's commercial success helped to further define the genre during its peak and contributed to L.A. Guns' reputation as a key player in the hard rock movement of that era.
- Best for
- high-energy party soundtrack dynamic peaks and valleys youthful rebellion vibes
- Context
- Released on August 22, 1989, 'Cocked & Loaded' was L.A. Guns' second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 1988. By this time, the band was capitalizing on the rising popularity of glam metal, solidifying their place in the Los Angeles rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mötley Crüe· Faster Pussycat· Vains of Jenna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Letting Go 1:03
- 2 Slap in the Face 3:49
- 3 Rip and Tear Standout 4:13
- 4 Sleazy Come Easy Go Standout 4:05
- 5 Never Enough 4:15
- 6 Malaria 5:26
- 7 The Ballad of Jayne Standout 4:34
- 8 Magdalaine 6:08
- 9 Give a Little 3:32
- 10 I'm Addicted 1:58
- 11 17 Crash 3:40
- 12 Showdown (Riot on Sunset) 3:21
- 13 Wheels of Fire 5:00
- 14 I Wanna Be Your Man 3:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.