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Vicious Circle

L.A. Guns · 1994

56 min · 15 tracks · hard rock · glam metal · sleaze rock

A gritty fusion of glam metal swagger and hard rock grit, showcasing raw energy and catchy hooks.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with energetic peaks
  • gritty anthems for late nights
  • catchy hooks for sing-alongs
  • raw energy for driving sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer smooth, consistent pacing
  • dislike energetic, gritty sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 5, 1994, 'Vicious Circle' marked L.A. Guns' fifth studio album, following their 1991 release 'Hollywood Vampires.' At this point in their career, the band was navigating a changing rock landscape dominated by grunge, leading to a more aggressive sound in their music as they sought to remain relevant in a shifting industry.
Stylistic neighbors
Faster Pussycat· Poison· Skid Row

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Face Down 4:08
  • 2 No Crime 2:37
  • 3 Long Time Dead 3:21
  • 4 Killing Machine 3:26
  • 5 Fade Away 4:11
  • 6 Tarantula 0:56
  • 7 Crystal Eyes 5:53
  • 8 Nothing Better to Do 2:51
  • 9 Chasing the Dragon 4:50
  • 10 Kill That Girl 3:13
  • 11 I'd Love to Change the World 3:39
  • 12 Who's in Control (Let 'em Roll) 4:02
  • 13 I'm the One 2:27
  • 14 Why Ain't I Bleeding 4:32
  • 15 Kiss of Death 5:54

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