Tales from the Strip
LA Guns
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A Tracii Guns-less LA Guns should be a pale imitation of the original... right? You might think that, but this 14 track release goes a long way of putting that theory to pasture. This is by far the best thing I have heard out of the LA Guns lads since the late 80s and certainly better than the Brides debut release. Both music and lyrics are on cracking form. Phil Lewis is in fine form here and the band of Steve Riley, Adam Hamilton & Stacey Blades produce a damn good slice of Hollywood sleeze. Tracks like 'Hollywood's Bruning' and 'It Don't Mean Nothing' evoke the sleeze and glamour that is Hollywood. To be honest I could not get enough of this CD, really enjoying it something I can't say I have with this sort of music for quite a while. Its got all those bits that remind you why you liked GnR, LA Guns et al in the first place. 'Vampire' will remind you of the band's past glories if you had forgotten. Forget all the imitators trying to get that 80s' vibe and take a listen to the boys who were there when it all started. LA Guns are back and baby they got attitude. Now where the hell is my bottle of Jack?
Rating: 4/5
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