Man in the Moon cover

Man in the Moon

L.A. Guns · 2001

44 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · glam metal · sleaze rock

Gritty guitars and anthemic choruses collide with introspective lyrics in a classic hard rock revival.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • introspective lyrics with grit
  • an anthemic sing-along vibe
  • solid background for focused tasks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 24, 2001, 'Man in the Moon' marked L.A. Guns' fifth studio album and came after a hiatus following their 1999 album 'Shrinking Violet.' This period reflected a reinvigoration of their glam metal sound as they navigated changes in the music landscape of the early 2000s.
Stylistic neighbors
Faster Pussycat· Poison· Skid Row

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Man in the Moon 4:42
  • 2 Beautiful 4:18
  • 3 Good Thing 3:27
  • 4 Spider's Web 4:37
  • 5 Don't Call Me Crazy 6:42
  • 6 Hypnotized 3:25
  • 7 Fast Talkin' Dream Dealer 4:03
  • 8 Out of Sight 3:22
  • 9 Turn It Around 5:30
  • 10 Scream 4:18

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