NOW, I'VE BEEN THINKING OF
THE COMING ATTRACTION
THE WINK OF AN EYE
AND THE GLEAM
OF SATISFACTION
L.A. Guns
is the debut
studio album
by American
Glam Metal band
Recorded at
The Village Recorder
in West Los Angeles,
it was produced by
Jim Faraci
and released on
January 4, 1988,
by Vertigo Records.
The album is the only
L.A. Guns release
to feature
drummer
Nickey "Beat" Alexander,
who was replaced by
Steve Riley
before it was released.
"One More Reason",
"Sex Action"
and
"Electric Gypsy"
were released as
the three singles
from the album.
Material for the debut
L.A. Guns release
was drawn from
the band's
formative years.
Songwriting credits
were listed for all
five band members,
as well as
former lead vocalist
Paul Black.
The album also includes
cover versions
of two songs
by members'
former projects.
Early demo recordings
of several songs
were included on
Hollywood Raw: The Original Sessions,
while the reunited
classic lineup
of the band
re-recorded
a number of tracks
for
Greatest Hits and Black Beauties.
L.A. Guns
was a minor
domestic
commercial success.
The album spent
33 weeks
on the
Billboard 200
albums chart,
peaking at
number 50
in April 1988.
It was also certified gold
by the
Recording Industry
Association
of America
in 1993,
certifying sales in
excess of
500,000 units.
Media response to
L.A. Guns
was generally positive.
Critics highlighted
the album
as a standout
of the 1980s
"hair metal" scene,
praising the balance
of commercial
compositions and
heavier tracks.
Background
L.A. Guns
signed a
recording contract
with major label
PolyGram in 1987,
and changed its
lineup significantly
at the same time.
Lead vocalist
Paul Black
was replaced with
former Girl
and Tormé
frontman
Phil Lewis,
former
Faster Pussycat
member
Kelly Nickels
joined on bass,
and previous
bassist
Mick Cripps
moved over to
rhythm guitar
to replace
Robert Stoddard.
The band
commenced recording
for its self-titled
debut album
in June.
TRACKLIST
No Mercy
Sex Action
One More Reason
Electric Gypsy
Nothing To Lose
Bitch Is Back
Cry No More
One Way Ticket
Hollywood Tease
Shoot For Thrills
Down In The City
Winter's Fool
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