Hollywood Raw: The Original Sessions
L.A. Guns · 2004
64 min · 19 tracks · hard rock · glam metal · sleaze rock
A gritty collection of glam-infused hard rock, brimming with swagger and raw energy.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its role in reviving interest in L.A. Guns during a time when classic glam rock was waning, helping to remind fans of their influential sound. It includes tracks that were pivotal during the band's early success, like 'Electric Gypsy' and 'Sex Action', which have since become staples in the genre. Critics recognized this release as an essential piece for understanding the trajectory of sleaze rock.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys energizing moments of intensity engaging storytelling through songs
- Context
- By the time 'Hollywood Raw: The Original Sessions' was released in 2004, L.A. Guns was navigating a resurgence after lineup changes and the fading popularity of glam metal. This compilation captures the band's formative tracks from the late '80s to early '90s, showcasing their signature sound before they redefined their style in subsequent albums. It serves as both a retrospective and a bridge to their later work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mötley Crüe· Faster Pussycat· Vains of Jenna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Soho Standout 2:53
- 2 Nothing to Lose 4:03
- 3 Bitch Is Back 2:55
- 4 Down in the City 4:02
- 5 Electric Gypsy Standout 3:24
- 6 Instrumental 0:37
- 7 Guilty 3:03
- 8 Hollywood Tease 2:52
- 9 Sex Action Standout 3:37
- 10 Midnight Alibi 3:30
- 11 One More Reason 3:35
- 12 One Way Ticket 4:41
- 13 Shoot for Thrills 4:15
- 14 Winter's Fool 3:51
- 15 Alice in the Wasteland 4:04
Disc 2
- 1 Don't Love Me 4:36
- 2 When Dreams Don't Follow Through 3:32
- 3 It's Not True 2:46
- 4 Something Heavy 2:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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