What makes Shrinking Violet by L.A. Guns notable?

This album stands out as a testament to L.A. Guns' resilience in the changing landscape of rock music at the time. It received moderate critical attention and helped maintain their presence in the hard rock scene, though it didn't achieve significant chart success compared to earlier works. By 1999, L.A. Guns was in a transitional phase following their commercial peak in the early '90s. 'Shrinking Violet' marked their fifth studio album, arriving after a period of lineup changes and shifting musical trends, showcasing a sound that balanced their sleaze rock roots with more polished production.

Who is Shrinking Violet for?

Shrinking Violet works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, catchy anthems for group sing-alongs and wave-like pacing inviting engagement.

How many songs are on Shrinking Violet?

Shrinking Violet has 12 tracks, running approximately 57 minutes.

Released 27 years ago this June

Shrinking Violet

L.A. Guns · 1999

57 min · 12 tracks · hard rock · glam metal · sleaze rock

A blend of gritty glam rock and melodic hard rock, with catchy hooks and anthemic choruses.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic journey with emotional peaks
catchy anthems for group sing-alongs
wave-like pacing inviting engagement
reflective moments amidst energetic bursts

Maybe skip if you want

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek consistent, steady tempos

Where this album fits

Career context: By 1999, L.A. Guns was in a transitional phase following their commercial peak in the early '90s. 'Shrinking Violet' marked their fifth studio album, arriving after a period of lineup changes and shifting musical trends, showcasing a sound that balanced their sleaze rock roots with more polished production.
Stylistic neighbors: Faster Pussycat· Poison· Skid Row