Greatest Hits and Black Beauties
L.A. Guns · 1999
50 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · glam metal · sleaze rock
A high-octane fusion of glam metal and hard rock that captures the band's sleazy yet melodic essence.
Why this album works
This compilation album features remixed versions of classic tracks, showcasing L.A. Guns' legacy while also appealing to a new audience. It particularly stands out for its inclusion of fan favorites like 'Ballad of Jayne' and 'Sex Action', which solidified their place in the hard rock pantheon during the late 90s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo energy sing-along anthems with friends late-night party atmosphere
- Context
- By 1999, L.A. Guns had established themselves as a key player in the glam metal scene, having released several albums since their formation in 1983. 'Greatest Hits and Black Beauties' arrived after a series of lineup changes and a growing shift towards remix culture, marking a retrospective moment for the band.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mötley Crüe· Faster Pussycat· Vains of Jenna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bricks 1:54
- 2 One More Reason 3:21
- 3 Ritual 3:54
- 4 Electric Gypsy 3:47
- 5 No Mercy 2:46
- 6 Sex Action Standout 3:55
- 7 Rip and Tear Standout 3:41
- 8 Disbelief 3:04
- 9 Ballad of Jayne Standout 4:43
- 10 Time 4:47
- 11 Heartful of Soul 2:48
- 12 3 Minute Atomic Egg 3:50
- 13 One More Reason (Julian Beeston remix) 4:19
- 14 Sex Action (Intra-Venus remix) 4:00
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