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Live! Vampires

L.A. Guns · 1992

39 min · 8 tracks · hard rock · glam metal · sleaze rock

Raw energy and sleazy bravado collide in a raucous live setting, capturing the essence of glam rock's exuberance.

Why this album works

'Live! Vampires' holds significance as a testament to L.A. Guns' popularity during the early '90s, featuring fan-favorite tracks like 'Rip and Tear.' The album also captures the rawness of their live performances, which were essential to the band's identity and helped solidify their presence in the hard rock genre despite a decline in mainstream interest in glam metal.
Best for
raucous live energy burst steady pacing for sing-alongs sleazy bravado in every track
Context
Released on March 16, 1992, 'Live! Vampires' came during L.A. Guns' rise as key figures in the glam metal scene, following their successful self-titled debut and the acclaimed 'Cocked & Loaded.' This album showcases their live performance prowess as they navigated a changing musical landscape that was starting to shift away from glam aesthetics.
Stylistic neighbors
Mötley Crüe· Faster Pussycat· Vains of Jenna

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Kiss My Love Goodbye Standout 5:07
  • 2 Wild Obsession 4:24
  • 3 Dirty Luv Standout 4:15
  • 4 Rip and Tear Standout 6:07
  • 5 One More Reason 4:01
  • 6 Some Lie for Love 3:43
  • 7 It's Over Now (outtake) 4:13
  • 8 Crystal Eyes (outtake) 7:09

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