What makes The Hangover by Gilby Clarke notable?

The Hangover received mixed reviews but is notable for its unabashed embrace of classic rock tropes and its influence on the burgeoning post-grunge scene. It features covers like Happiness Is a Warm Gun, showcasing Clarke's ability to reinterpret classic tracks while maintaining his edgy aesthetic. Released in 1997, The Hangover marked Gilby Clarke's second solo album following his departure from Guns N' Roses. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a member of a major rock band to establishing himself as a solo artist, trying to carve out a distinct identity in the competitive landscape of hard rock.

How many songs are on The Hangover?

The Hangover has 11 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

The Hangover

Gilby Clarke · 1997

35 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

A gritty blend of hard rock riffs and tongue-in-cheek lyrics that echoes the rebellious spirit of the late '90s.

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Wasn’t Yesterday Great — The opening track sets the tone with infectious energy and clever wordplay, capturing Clarke's signature blend of humor and rock bravado.
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Happiness Is a Warm Gun — This cover transforms the original’s chaotic structure into a hard-hitting anthem, highlighting Clarke’s knack for reimagining classic songs with a fresh perspective.
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Captain Chaos — With its anthemic chorus and driving guitar work, this track exemplifies Clarke's ability to fuse catchy melodies with rock grit, making it a standout moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

44 /100

Lowland

Higher than 4% of albums we've rated

The album blends hard rock with playful lyrics but lacks strong cohesion and depth for repeated listens.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and upbeat tempos, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective tone.
Several tracks incorporate tongue-in-cheek lyrics that playfully reference classic rock themes, particularly in 'Mickey Marmalade' and 'Captain Chaos'.
The album includes a cover of 'Happiness Is a Warm Gun', which is arranged with a gritty edge that contrasts with the original's complexity.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Wasn’t Yesterday Great 2:46
2 It’s Good Enough for Rock ’n’ Roll 3:11
3 Zip Gun 3:16
4 Higher 3:17
5 Mickey Marmalade 3:16
6 Blue Grass Mosquito 3:25
7 Happiness Is a Warm Gun 2:52
8 Hang On to Yourself 2:29
9 The Worst 3:38
10 Captain Chaos 5:12
11 Punk Rock Pollution 2:30

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