{"id":4187,"date":"2014-06-10T03:10:06","date_gmt":"2014-06-10T02:10:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thesenseofdoubt.com\/?p=4187"},"modified":"2014-06-10T22:24:22","modified_gmt":"2014-06-10T21:24:22","slug":"essential-guns-nroses-live-ritz-1988","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/box2305.temp.domains\/~thesent5\/essential-guns-nroses-live-ritz-1988\/","title":{"rendered":"Essential: Guns N\u00b4Roses Live at the Ritz, 1988"},"content":{"rendered":"

Essential: Guns N\u00b4Roses Live at the Ritz, 1988<\/h2>\n

Alejandro De Luna<\/h5>\n

Before Axl Rose<\/strong> became a depressing clown and the biggest shame in rock ‘n’ \u00a0roll, this pervert\u00a0was the most transgressive frontman in the 80s, and without a doubt, one of the greats of all time. A psychotic drug addict; a gigolo with a bipolar disorder and a unique voice. Before Guns N\u00b4Roses<\/strong>\u00a0became a disgraceful\u00a0tribute band (caused by\u00a0Mr. Rose\u00b4s <\/strong>ego) and one of the biggest humiliations\u00a0in rock history, this gang of ugly and filthy criminals \u2013 fueled in industrial\u00a0quantities of alcohol, amphetamines and other class A drugs \u2013 was the stereotype of those rock ‘n’ roll bands\u00a0that your parents ordered you to step away. Considered\u00a0“the world’s most dangerous band”, these ugly freaks\u00a0were the real deal and not just a bunch of untalented drug addict posers (yes, I\u00b4m talking to you, Motley Crue<\/strong>.)<\/p>\n

Live at the Roxy<\/em> from 1988 is the jelly\u00a0of Guns N\u00b4Roses<\/strong>. In top form and after the release of their legendary debut,\u00a0Appetite<\/em>\u00a0For Destruction<\/em> \u2013 certainly their best shot\u00a0\u2013 this show recorded in a small and filthy\u00a0venue in New York City, includes the classic lineup of the band: Axl Rose<\/strong> (vocals), Duff McKagan <\/strong>(bass), Steven “popcorn” Adler <\/strong>(drums),\u00a0Izzy Stradlin<\/strong> (rhythm guitar) and Slash<\/strong> (lead guitar.)<\/p>\n

During the whole show, the band \u2013 at their rawest \u2013 is totally pissed and swimming into a sea of dissonant madness and decadence. Just stories about cheap girls, sex, drugs and a despise for life enriched by one the best vocals of all time, distorted guitars and violent riffs, heavy solos, destructive drums and a badass attitude from a gang of nobodies that could easily be the bastard sons of another gang of degenerates called\u00a0The New York Dolls.<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the show of a a band with nothing to lose rather than their life on the stage \u2013 that\u00b4s the only thing that they have. Just uncompromised rock ‘n’ roll from this bunch of degraded humans carrying in their backs, a despise for “Hair Metal” and their love for Zeppelin, The Stones, Dylan, Thin Lizzy, Queen, T. Rex, The Dolls, Alice Cooper, AC\/DC, Aerosmith, The Stooges<\/strong> and a lustful desire for drugs, violence and sex. Just beautiful.<\/p>\n

You just need the\u00a0Appetite<\/em>\u00a0For Destruction <\/em>and this show. Enjoy it.<\/p>\n

Setlist<\/h5>\n
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  1. \n
    It’s So Easy<\/a><\/div>\n
    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  2. \n
    Mr. Brownstone<\/a><\/div>\n
    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  3. \n
    Out Ta Get Me<\/a><\/div>\n
    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  4. \n
    Sweet Child O’ Mine<\/a><\/div>\n
    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  5. \n
    My Michelle<\/a><\/div>\n
    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  6. \n
    Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door<\/a><\/div>\n
    (Bob Dylan<\/a>\u00a0cover)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  7. \n
    Welcome to the Jungle<\/a><\/div>\n
    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  8. \n
    Nightrain<\/a><\/div>\n
    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  9. \n
    Paradise City<\/a><\/div>\n
    \u00a0Encore:<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  10. \n
    Mama Kin<\/a><\/div>\n
    (Aerosmith<\/a>\u00a0cover)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n
  11. \n
    Rocket Queen<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n