Guns N' Roses' sophomore release, G N' R Lies, is a captivating album that capitalises on the phenomenal success of their iconic debut, Appetite for Destruction. Released on 29 November 1988 via Geffen Records, this eight-track album is a masterful blend of rock, glam metal, hard rock, and classic rock genres. With a runtime of just 33 minutes, G N' R Lies is the band's shortest studio album, yet it packs a significant punch.
The album features a mix of old and new material, with the first four tracks - Reckless Life, Nice Boys, Move To The City, and Mama Kin - being live recordings from 1986, while the remaining four tracks, including Patience, Used To Love Her, You're Crazy, and One In A Million, were recorded in 1988. Although initially intended as a stopgap release to satiate the band's fervent fanbase, G N' R Lies has become a beloved and integral part of Guns N' Roses' discography.
G N' R Lies achieved immense commercial success, reaching number two on the US Billboard 200 chart and shipping over five million copies in the United States alone. The album's impact is a testament to the band's unwavering talent and dedication to their craft. With G N' R Lies, Guns N' Roses solidified their position as one of the most exciting and influential rock bands of the late 1980s, and this album remains an essential listen for fans of the genre.
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