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Appetite For Destruction | 
| Artist: Guns N' Roses
Label: Polydor Group
Category: Music
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Rating:  127 reviews
Sales Rank: 389
Media: Audio CD
Running Time: 53
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 008811928629
EAN: 0008811928629
ASIN: B000026E3O
Release Date: March 20, 1999
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| Tracks:
| • | Welcome To The Jungle | | • | It's So Easy | | • | Nightrain | | • | Out Ta Get Me | | • | Mr. Brownstone | | • | Paradise City | | • | My Michelle | | • | Think About You | | • | Sweet Child O' Mine | | • | You're Crazy | | • | Anything Goes | | • | Rocket Queen |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
This is a glimpse of the future--and not because of its huge influence and umpteen million sales. The poor-little-rich-boy protest "Out ta Get Me" intimates that Axl Rose's egotism and martyr complex were soon to grow bigger than his head; still, Appetite's night-train wreck of punk and metal sounds and sensibilities make it more than just an emblem of its time. Whether GN'R are dancing with "Mr. Brownstone", penning a callow kiss-off letter to some chick named "Michelle", or passing out on somebody else's sofa, this was and remains a savage journey to the heart of the American--or at least the Hollywood--dream. --Rickey Wright
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| Customer Reviews: Read 122 more reviews...
 Nowt special, honestly. October 26, 2008
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
One of the most overrated albums ever. Why G n R were ever feted beats me. They were nothing special, just one of a long line of dire hair metal acts from Sunset Strip. G n R only differed in that they tended to rip off Aerosmith rather than Van Halen. Slash is a competent enough guitar player but he's added nothing to the canon of axemanship but Axl Rose has a voice that strips paint. Even if you allow for the hits as being half OK the other tracks are dismal, plodding sub Stones riffage.
Izzy Stradlin August 3, 2008
Izzy Stradlin was the main songwriting force behind Guns n Roses, particularly in the Appetite days, but never seems to get noticed. Even if you know GN'R well you may not know that Izzy has 9 solo albums available (including Ju Ju Hounds). Five are available on amazon and the other four are available to download. They are in more of a rock n roll style than the heavy metal of GN'R but there are some great songs to be found and the usual excellent guitar work is always present. Do yourself a favour and check them out.
A legendary album July 4, 2008
What can I say about this album that hasn't been said a thousand times before. I grew up with this album - it was the record (my first copy was on vinyl) that introduced me to hard rock and heavy metal.
The songs as a whole, the lyrics, the vocals, the playing (especially Slash's guitar, of course) are the stuff of legend - there can be no-one who hasn't heard at least one track from this album. Over 20 years after its first release this album remains fresh and contemporary - it is an essential addition to any decent record collection. The impact this record made cannot be overstated - hard rock and metal were huge in the late 80s and early 90s and this album was by far and away the biggest of the bunch.
I still listen to 'Appetite' regularly and it blows me away each time - I don't need to go track by track - everybody has their favourites. I will however mention just 3 - Welcome to the Jungle, Paradise City and Sweet Child O'Mine - these alone are worth buying the album for, the rest of the songs are of an equally high standard.
I will say it again, this album is ESSENTIAL.
This really is one of the best rock albums EVER. June 7, 2008
Before i bought which was a couple of years ago i hated Guns N Roses cause their always overplayed they just got annoying but then 2 off my friends showed some of their underrated songs and they were brilliant so i decided to buy this and it's brilliant not a bad track on just an awesome Rock N'Roll album. Even the overplayed singles started to grow on me. Usually when everyone hails an album the best album ever i ususally always disagree but i have to agree with everone this album is the one of the best rock n roll albums. This is highly recommended to all rock/Metal fans ignore all the overplayed tracks and buy it it's amazing. My favourite tracks are It's So Easy, Nighttrain, Sweet Child O' Mine, My Michelle, Think About You & You're Crazy. BUY THIS NOW!!!!!!!!! GUNS N' ROSES ROCK!!!!
The peak of 1980s metal April 7, 2008
There will be little that is remembered about the 1980s LA scene 20 years from now except Guns N' Roses. This was a young band with fresh ideas and a very strong rhythm section. 'Welcome to the Jungle' 'Out ta get me' 'Sweet Child o Mine', 'Mr Brownstone' and 'Paradise City' were all instant classics. Rocket Queen becomes one on repeated listening.
The guitar soloing on this albumn is outstanding. Slash was influenced by many of the greats including Hendrix and Clapton, but ended up with his unique "double stop" guitar riffs, very reminiscent of Jimmy Page, but also with a nod to punk idol Steve Jones. Duff McKagan was more a product of the punk / alternative scene, and the bass lines reflect the same pumping energy of early punk. Izzy Stradlin is a strong songwriter, and his contribution to the bank was largely in securing the rhythm section while Slash went ballistic. In some ways his contribution to the band has been downplayed. Steven Adler was the best GNR drummer. While not as precise as Matt Sorum, on this album he played with an energy and intensity rarely felt.
Last, but not least, I turn to Axl Rose. This album tended to polarised opinion in the media given his unique voice. Given it is not necessarily the most accessable aspect of the band, I would say this is the area which would put you off if you describe your style as "adult contemporary". However, he is scarcely better than on this album.
If you knew the band the first time around, there is nothing I can now say to change your opinion. For those looking for classic rock, look no further.
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