L.A. Guns
L.A. Guns · 1988
36 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · glam metal · sleaze rock
Raucous glam metal oozing with sleazy riffs and anthemic choruses that epitomize late '80s rock excess.
Why this album works
L.A. Guns charted on the Billboard 200, peaking at number 50, which solidified their place in the glam metal movement of the late '80s. Notably, the single 'Sex Action' became a staple of their live shows and helped establish them as mainstays in the burgeoning hard rock scene.
- Best for
- party anthems for late nights high-energy tracks for driving short bursts of adrenaline
- Context
- Released in January 1988, this self-titled debut marked L.A. Guns' entry into the glam metal scene during its peak. The band was formed from the ashes of previous projects, including members from Hollywood Rose, showcasing their distinctive sound that would soon resonate through the Sunset Strip.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mötley Crüe· Faster Pussycat· Vains of Jenna
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Mercy 2:46
- 2 Sex Action Standout 3:41
- 3 One More Reason 3:07
- 4 Electric Gypsy Standout 3:25
- 5 Nothing to Lose 4:11
- 6 Bitch Is Back 2:52
- 7 Cry No More 1:18
- 8 One Way Ticket 4:20
- 9 Hollywood Tease Standout 2:52
- 10 Shoot for Thrills 4:29
- 11 Down in the City 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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