In 1987, a band of reckless guys sat down in Rumbo studios in California and recorded Appetite for Destruction. Little did they know that it would become the greatest hard rock album ever. Upon its initial release it didn't go anywhere, at least until the video for Sweet Child O' Mine got massive ... Read review
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Advantages: GREAT music, awesome riffs, Slash Disadvantages: you won't be able to stop listening
...studios in California and recorded Appetite for Destruction. Little did they know that it would become the greatest hard rock album ever. Upon its initial release it didn't go anywhere, at least until the video for Sweet Child O' Mine got massive airplay on MTV. The album would go to #1 a year after its release, driven by such classics as Sweet Child, Welcome to the Jungle, and Paradise City. During this time, hair metal and glam rock was sweeping ... ...That would all change.
Guns N' Roses' arrival to the hard rock scene couldn't have come at a better time. While all their peers were singing about love and girls, GNR sang about drugs, sex, murder, rape, everything that was "taboo" at the time. They had a sense of rebellious energy, mixed with a tender, sensitive side, and were led by the ever present frontman W. Axl Rose, whose voice was beautiful and angry at the same ... more
In 1987, a band of reckless guys sat down in Rumbo studios in California and recorded Appetite for Destruction. Little did they know that it would become the greatest hard rock album ever. Upon its initial release it didn't go anywhere, at least until the video for Sweet Child O' Mine got massive airplay on MTV. The album would go to #1 a year after its release, driven by such classics as Sweet Child, Welcome to the Jungle, and Paradise City. During this time, hair metal and glam rock was sweeping the country, with bands like Winger, Whitesnake, Poison and Warrant. That would all change.
Guns N' Roses' arrival to the hard rock scene couldn't have come at a better time. While all their peers were singing about love and girls, GNR sang about drugs, sex, murder, rape, everything that was "taboo" at the time. They had a sense of rebellious energy, mixed with a tender, sensitive side, and were led by the ever present frontman W. Axl Rose, whose voice was beautiful and angry at the same time. To this day this record sells anywhere from 6000-10,000 copies weekly, proving that GNR were more than just a flash in the pan and were indeed on to something huge.
1. Welcome to the Jungle. Well, what can I say? A classic, a bonefide head banger of a song. That intro riff is so infectious that it will stick with you long after you are done listening to the album. The chorus is catchy as hell, and the riffs are devastating.
2. It's So Easy. An angry, punch you in the face song. With lyrics like "You get nothing for nothing and that's what you do, turn around bitch I got a use for you," it's easy to see why these guys were indeed the most dangerous band in the world. Many bands have covered this song, which just proves how damn good it is.
3. Nightrain. Ah, that intro riff. So catchy, so mean, so energetic. Ride on the nightrain with GNR as they take you on a trip of booze induced mischef. Apparently Night Train whiskey was the worst alcoholic beverage they had ever had, but they were so poor at the time, that it was all they could afford. Ouch! Great, great song.
4. Out Ta Get Me. Such a mean spirited little number, with Axl ranting about being "fuckin innocent." Naturally a rebellious song, Axl's voice is in perfect shape, even during all the yelling he does. That main riff is just so damn good.
5. Mr. Brownstone. One of my all time favorites, this song kicks you in the balls and never stops. An incredibly catchy main riff propells this song to greatness. The drums are thunderous, and the guitars scream with bite. Axl's lyrics are interesting too. "Now I get up around whenever, I used to get up on time, but that old man he's a real motherfucker, gonna kick him on down the line." Funny, yet so true at the same time.
6. Paradise City. Classic, groundbreaking, a hard rock/metal anthem. Everyone, and I mean EVERYONE knows this song. The opening clean guitar riff has been immortalized through movies, commercials, TV shows, etc. Truly an outstanding and timeless song. When the drums kick in at the beginning, it is just so heavy. Slash's shred solo at the end is definately some very fast stuff, no doubt. Axl's voice is in top shape here.
7. My Michelle. A clean guitar opens this song, but when it kicks in fully, it never lets you go. It gets pretty fast near the middle. A catchy little number.
8. Think About You. A touching, almost power ballad song, the lyrics are memorable and sensitive, as are the riffs. Axl's other love song on the album. Definately a very underrated song and one that I feel would have been a great single.
9. Sweet Child O' Mine. Anothet immortal opening riff starts this one off. Possibly GNR's staple(next to November Rain), this song is a moving, memorable power ballad, with Axl's lyrics reading like a poem to a lover. GNR showed here that they were not always mean and that they had a loving, caring side to them as well. The solo is awe inspiring, and many many guitarists have been influenced by this song. If you picked up the guitar in 1987, Slash was most likely your biggest reason why.
10. You're Crazy. The electrified version of this song, it is a rocking, punky tune, that is fast and mean. Steven Adler really did a good job on the drums.
11. Anything Goes. A dirty, sleezy song about sex, drugs, and rock n roll. "My way, your way, anything goes tonight." I think that says it all.
12. Rocket Queen. Starts off slow, then gets a little faster by the end, it is a long song, almost as long as Paradise City, but not quite. The part that sticks out most to me is the "I see you standing, standing all alone." The riff underneath that is greatness personified. Hell, the whole second half of the song is brilliant, with awesome riffs and great vocals. A very underrated classic.
All in all, I can see why this album still sells thousands of copies every week. It is just so damn good that any rock fan needs to own this, but I'm sure everyone already does, as who DOESN'T have this album? GNR would later go on to make some great epic ballads i.e. November Rain(my personal favorite song of all time, and IMO, the best ever written), Estranged, but this record stands the test of time and will always be the inspiration of thousands of up start guitarists all over the world. Recommended to EVERYONE!
Advantages: Some good songs Disadvantages: Some not so good
...in 1989.
Now onto Appetite for Destruction. The cover features the GN’R cross a design made by Mr. Slash himself. Recorded at Rumbo Studios in California, this CD (although I still have my original cassette!) is a mixed bag of sex drugs and rock and roll. Certainly not one for the faint of heart.
1. Welcome to the Jungle 10/10
‘If you’ve got the money honey we got your disease’
Opens with a legendary guitar rift, rumbles ... ...paced vocals, but somewhat staggered as Axl becomes almost animalistic. The feel my serpentine line is always greeted by a smile as he used to grind his pelvis at this bit. The guitar slows down, with gentle picks, just then you are launched into Axl screeching once more. I really like the bass bit where the maracas can be heard and there is a cacophony of multi layered screaming guitar. ‘It’s going to bring you down’
2. It’s ...
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Advantages: Lots of bangers Disadvantages: Some take a while to get into
“Appetite For Destruction” came in 1987 as a classic album as it dropped as the debut release from the Californian Hard Rock band Guns N’ Roses. It gets the classic band line up with Axl Rose leading Slash, Duff McKagen, Steven Adler and Izzy Stradlin with their innovative approach to Rock in the late eighties. 1. “Welcome To The Jungle” The album begins with a relevant opener as they introduce them selves with what was their second single as they ... ...an empowering tune. It is a rough one and a perfect choice to get things going and to excite the listeners for what is to come within the release. It’s not one of my favourites of their early years, but still a good one. **Four Stars** 2. “It’s So Easy” Moving things on a little, you get another big one from them as they are seen to get down into another of their singles here the band comes with one which makes full use of the talent in Slash (and ...
XICripZ 13.08.2009
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Advantages: Some quality, typically Guns n' Roses tunes Disadvantages: couple of weak links
I bought Appetite for Destruction about two years ago and instantly I loved it. This was a big release for Guns n’ Roses in 1987 and the one that propelled them to stardom. This album was released on the Geffen label, a part of MCA. For those of you who are unaware who Guns n’ Roses are, let me fill you in with a bit of history about the band. This, as I mentioned, was their first release with the original band set-up of Axl Rose doing vocals, Slash ... ...more album fillers. However, Appetite for Destruction is as good as either of the Use Your Illusion albums by the group and for those who have heard nothing by the group before, this could be a good starting point. Although if you would rather just have their best songs then the Greatest Hits is the best point of call. Appetite for Destruction is an album well worth buying, however, if you dislike Axl Rose’s voice or don’t like a bit of quality rock ...
ashtonluke 05.07.2004
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Advantages: "must have" for every rock fan Disadvantages: your gran would hate it
Anybody remember "Brittania Music" that company where you got a few free albums and then got sent one per month the company thought "you may be interested in",but you weren't because they sent you Sinatra and you listened to Slayer!, then you spent the next 10 months trying to cancel the orders with the company but the tapes kept on getting sent and getting sent and getting sent. Well, the only upside to Brittania was that i managed to purchase an ... ...than than the band were gaining a reputation for theirselves stateside as being the badboys of rock.
When the cassette came through the post i rushed to the stereo and put the album on and cranked it to 10, the opening track with its repetitive guitar soundscape riffage intro, poured through the speakers, and then into the main song with Axl's caustic lyrics screeching out at full tilt...."WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE, WE'VE GOT............." this was ...
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Advantages: Just a wonderful album Disadvantages: Some may be offended by the lyrics
...cause was an album called Appetite For Destruction by the then unknown Los Angeles band Guns n Roses. Formed in a merger between groups Hollywood Rose and LA Guns, the band managed, in one fail swoop, to do what the likes of Aerosmith and The Rolling Stones had been doing for years - but do it so much better. In a time when pop music and electro were all the rage and hip-hop was the emerging new style, Appetite For Destruction put the rock genre ... ...the boundaries of metal, punk and glam-rock, the album struck a perfect balance of parent-shocking lyrics and well-written rock songs that were performed with no compromise in quality.
From the first bar of the first track - the group's flagship song Welcome To The Jungle - the listener was plunged into the ugly side of the LA music industry with an energy that rock music was sadly lacking at that time. The lyrics warn of the dangers of fame and ...
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Product details
Title
Appetite For Destruction [PA]
Performer
Guns N' Roses
Genre
Rock & Pop
Sub Genre
Hard Rock
Release Date
10/1995, 01/1991
Recomended Retail Price
8.99 GBP
Original Release Year
1987
Label / Distributor
Geffen / Universal Music
Engineer
Mike Clink
Producer
Mike Clink
Pieces in Set
1
Studio / Live
Studio
Stereo
Stereo
Format
Performer
EAN
8811928629, 720642414828
Additional notes
Album Notes
Guns N' Roses: W. Axl Rose (vocals, synthesizer, percussion); Slash (acoustic & electric guitars); Izzy Stradlin' (guitar, background vocals, percussion); Duff "Rose" McKagan (bass, background vocals); Steven Adler (drums). Recorded at Rumbo Studios, Canoga Park, California; Take One Studio, Burbank, California; Can Am Studio, Tarzana, California. Already a legend in its own meagre lifetime, this startling debut shrouded itself in controversy, from its original Robert Williams artwork to Axl Rose's unblinking accounts of LA's underbelly. This mawkish storytelling, combined with a brattish collective swagger and a surprisingly mature approach to their songs, guaranteed Guns N'Roses a speedy notoriety that was to serve their legend brilliantly. From the laconic "Paradise City" to the achingly beautiful "Sweet Child O' Mine," or the furious "Welcome To The Jungle," the record brims with a brutal integrity. An album they could never surpass even if they had stayed together.
Album Reviews
Rolling Stone (11/89) - Rated #27 in Rolling Stone's "100 Best Albums Of The Eighties" survey. Q (7/01, p.86) - Included in Q's "50 Heaviest Albums of All Time". Q (8/00, p.127) - Included in Q's "Best Metal Albums Of All Time" - "The sweariest rock album ever made...a riotous celebration of sex, drugs and rock'n'roll..." Kerrang (20/05/06, p.53) - Essential Purchase - "A genuine rock classic and one of the greatest albums of the last 20 years."
Titles on disc 1
1.
Welcome To The Jungle
2.
It's So Easy
3.
Nightrain
4.
Out Ta Get Me
5.
Mr Brownstone
6.
Paradise City
7.
My Michelle
8.
Think About You
9.
Sweet Child O' Mine
10.
You're Crazy
11.
Anything Goes
12.
Rocket Queen
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