Description
Guns N’ Roses – G N’ R Lies – Compact Disc
‘Guns N’ Roses – G N’ R Lies is the second studio album by the American rock band Guns N’ Roses. Released in 1988, it served as a follow-up to their highly successful debut album, Appetite for Destruction. The album is a combination of new material and previously released songs from their debut EP, ‘Live ?!*@ Like a Suicide.’
G N’ R Lies features a raw and stripped-down sound, with a mix of acoustic and electric tracks. The album showcases Guns N’ Roses’ ability to deliver hard-hitting rock anthems as well as more introspective and melodic moments. The lyrics touch on a range of themes, including love, sex, drugs, and social commentary.
The album’s standout tracks include the acoustic ballad ‘Patience,’ which became one of Guns N’ Roses’ most popular songs, and ‘Used to Love Her,’ a controversial song with tongue-in-cheek lyrics. The album also includes a cover of the classic song ‘Mama Kin’ by Aerosmith.
G N’ R Lies received mixed reviews from critics upon its release but was a commercial success, reaching the top of the charts in several countries. It further solidified Guns N’ Roses’ reputation as one of the leading rock bands of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
It’s important to note that G N’ R Lies has garnered controversy due to its content and some of the lyrical themes. The album includes a track called ‘One in a Million,’ which features racially insensitive language and has been a source of criticism over the years.
G N’ R Lies captures Guns N’ Roses’ raw energy and showcases their versatility as a rock band. It offers a mix of hard rock and acoustic tracks, providing a glimpse into the band’s musical range and the diversity of their songwriting.
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Track Listing
1986
Reckless Life
Nice Boys
Move To The City
Mama Kin
1988
Patience
Used To Love Her
You’re Crazy
One In A Million
