G N' R Lies
Studio album by Guns N' Roses
Released	November 29, 1988 December 17, 1988
Recorded	Rumbo Studios, Take One Studio & Image Studio
Genre	Hard rock Acoustic
Length	33:17
Label	Geffen Records
Producer(s)	Guns N' Roses and Mike Clink
Professional reviews
All Music Guide link Rolling Stone link
Guns N' Roses chronology
EP (Live from the Jungle) (1987) G N' R Lies (1988) Use Your Illusion I (1991)

G N' R Lies is the second studio album released by the hard rock band Guns N' Roses in 1988 (see 1988 in music). According to the Recording Industry Association of America, it has sold 5 million copies in the United States and about 12 million copies worldwide to date.^[1] A studio album is a collection of previously unreleased, studio-recorded tracks by a recording artist. ... Guns N Roses (abbreviated as GNR) is a nine-piece American hard rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... November 29 is the 333rd day of the year (334th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_the_United_Kingdom. ... December 17 is the 351st day of the year (352nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday (link displays 1988 Gregorian calendar). ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Hard rock is a variation of rock and roll music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage and psychedelic rock. ... Look up Acoustic in Wiktionary, the free dictionary For the study of sound, a branch of physics, see acoustics. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Geffen Records is an American record label, owned by Universal Music Group, and operates as one third of UMGs Interscope-Geffen-A&M label group. ... In the music industry, a record producer (or music producer) has many roles, among them controlling the recording sessions, coaching and guiding the musicians, organizing and scheduling production budget and resources, and supervising the recording, mixing and mastering processes. ... Guns N Roses (abbreviated as GNR) is a nine-piece American hard rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. ... Mike Clink started his career as an engineer at the famed Record Plant, recording such bands as Metallica (including tracks found on “Garage, Inc. ... The All Music Guide (AMG) is a metadata database about music owned by All Media Guide. ... Image File history File links 3. ... This article is about the magazine. ... Image File history File links 4_stars. ... Guns N Roses (abbreviated as GNR) is a nine-piece American hard rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. ... EP is a Guns N Roses CD that was released only in Japan. ... Use Your Illusion I is the third studio album by Guns N Roses. ... Hard rock is a variation of rock and roll music which has its earliest roots in mid-1960s garage and psychedelic rock. ... Guns N Roses (abbreviated as GNR) is a nine-piece American hard rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985. ... See also: other events of 1988 Musical groups established in 1988 Record labels established in 1988 list of years in music 1980s in music // Peter Ruzicka becomes director of the Hamburg State Opera and State Philharmonic Orchestra. ... The RIAA Logo. ...

Its first four songs consist of the previously released EP Live ?!*@ Like a Suicide. // Extended play (EP) is the name typically given to vinyl records or CDs which contain more than one single but are too short to qualify as albums. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

The last four songs were recorded with acoustic guitars only. They were written and recorded in one studio session (with the exception of "You're Crazy", which appeared in an alternate version on Appetite for Destruction), which producer Mike Clink called "one of those magical rock and roll history moments." Playing a steel-string guitar without a pick (fingerpicking). ... Youre Crazy was originally released on Appetite for Destruction, however the song is an acoustic that was subsequently released again in its original format on G N R Lies, one year after Appetite for Destruction was released. ... Alternate cover The original, banned cover of Appetite for Destruction. ... Mike Clink started his career as an engineer at the famed Record Plant, recording such bands as Metallica (including tracks found on “Garage, Inc. ...

The LP featured slightly different cover art. In the bottom left corner, instead of "LIES LIES LIES," the headline reads, "Wife-beating has been around for 10,000 years." Also, instead of "Elephant gives birth to midget," the headline reads, "Ladies, welcome to the Dark Ages." The cover is a parody of tabloid newspapers as are the liner notes. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Liner notes are the booklets which come inserted into the compact disc jewel case or any sound recording container. ...

"You're Crazy" had been released previously on the band's debut album, Appetite for Destruction and was now recorded as written originally. "Mama Kin" is an Aerosmith cover, originally recorded on their 1973 debut album. "Nice Boys" is a Rose Tattoo cover. Mama Kin is a song written by Steven Tyler and recorded by Aerosmith and released on their self-titled debut album in 1973. ... This article is about the band Aerosmith. ... Aerosmith is the self-titled debut album by American hard rock band Aerosmith, released in 1973 (see 1973 in music). ... Rose Tattoo is an Australian blues/hard rock band, led by Angry Anderson and slide guitarist Peter Wells. ...

During live performances the band would play Patience using electric guitars, most notably in Rock in Rio in 1991 which produced the widely used picture of Axl Rose and Slash back-to-back, occurring at the end of the song. Queen at Rock in Rio (1985) Rock in Rio was the biggest rock festival held in Brazil and also in Portugal. ... Year 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will display the 1991 Gregorian calendar). ... W. Axl Rose[1] (born William Bruce Rose, Jr. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ...

Track listing

1. "Reckless Life" (Duff McKagan, Izzy Stradlin, Slash) – 3:20
2. "Nice Boys" (Rose Tattoo) – 3:02
3. "Move to the City" (Izzy Stradlin, Del James, Chris Weber) – 3:42
4. "Mama Kin" (Steven Tyler) – 3:57
5. "Patience" (Izzy Stradlin) – 5:56
6. "Used to Love Her" (Izzy Stradlin) – 3:13
7. "You're Crazy" (Axl Rose, Slash, Izzy Stradlin) – 4:10
8. "One in a Million" (Axl Rose) – 6:10

Reckless Life is a Hard rock song by Guns N Roses. ... Duff Rose McKagan (born Michael Andrew McKagan on February 5, 1964) is an American musician and bassist, who is best known for his thirteen-year tenure in the 1980s hard rock band Guns N Roses. ... Izzy Stradlin (born Jeffrey Dean Isbell on April 8, 1962 in Lafayette, Indiana) is an American musician, best known as the rhythm guitarist of the hard rock band Guns N Roses from 1985 to 1991. ... Look up slash in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Nice Boys is a song by Australian blues/hard rock band Rose Tattoo. ... Rose Tattoo is an Australian blues/hard rock band, led by Angry Anderson and slide guitarist Peter Wells. ... Move to the City is a song by American hard rock band Guns N Roses. ... Izzy Stradlin (born Jeffrey Dean Isbell on April 8, 1962 in Lafayette, Indiana) is an American musician, best known as the rhythm guitarist of the hard rock band Guns N Roses from 1985 to 1991. ... Del James is an American musician, writer, journalist and artist mostly reknowned for writing the short story that inspired the November Rain video by hard rock band Guns N Roses. ... Mayce Edward Christopher Webber III, better known as Chris Webber (born March 1, 1973 in Detroit, Michigan), is an NBA basketball player, most notably with the Sacramento Kings and currently with the Philadelphia 76ers. ... Mama Kin is a song written by Steven Tyler and recorded by Aerosmith and released on their self-titled debut album in 1973. ... Stephen Victor Tallarico (born March 26, 1948 in Yonkers, New York), better known as Steven Tyler (and often nicknamed The Demon of Screamin) is an American musician and songwriter. ... Dreamgirls, see Patience (Dreamgirls song). ... Izzy Stradlin (born Jeffrey Dean Isbell on April 8, 1962 in Lafayette, Indiana) is an American musician, best known as the rhythm guitarist of the hard rock band Guns N Roses from 1985 to 1991. ... Used To Lover Her is a song by American hard rock band Guns N Roses. ... Izzy Stradlin (born Jeffrey Dean Isbell on April 8, 1962 in Lafayette, Indiana) is an American musician, best known as the rhythm guitarist of the hard rock band Guns N Roses from 1985 to 1991. ... Youre Crazy was originally released on Appetite for Destruction, however the song is an acoustic that was subsequently released again in its original format on G N R Lies, one year after Appetite for Destruction was released. ... W. Axl Rose[1] (born William Bruce Rose, Jr. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Izzy Stradlin (born Jeffrey Dean Isbell on April 8, 1962 in Lafayette, Indiana) is an American musician, best known as the rhythm guitarist of the hard rock band Guns N Roses from 1985 to 1991. ... One In A Million is a song by American hard rock group Guns N Roses (GNR). ... W. Axl Rose[1] (born William Bruce Rose, Jr. ...

Personnel

• Axl Rose - lead vocals
• Slash - lead guitar, acoustic guitar
• Izzy Stradlin - rhythm guitar, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, vocals on "Used to Love Her"
• Duff McKagan - bass, backing vocals, acoustic guitar
• Steven Adler - drums

W. Axl Rose[1] (born William Bruce Rose, Jr. ... In music a singer or vocalist is a type of musician who sings, i. ... This article needs additional references or sources for verification. ... Lead guitar refers to a role within a band, that provides melody or melodic material, as opposed to the rhythm of the rhythm guitar, bass, and drums. ... Acoustic guitar can refer to the following musical instruments: Nylon and gut stringed guitars: Renaissance guitar Baroque guitar Romantic guitar Classical guitar, the modern version of the original guitar, with nylon strings Flamenco guitar Steel stringed guitars: Steel-string acoustic guitar, also known as western, folk or country guitar Twelve... Izzy Stradlin (born Jeffrey Dean Isbell on April 8, 1962 in Lafayette, Indiana) is an American musician, best known as the rhythm guitarist of the hard rock band Guns N Roses from 1985 to 1991. ... Rhythm guitar is a guitar that is primarily used to provide rhythmic and harmonic accompaniment for a singer or for other instruments in an ensemble. ... A backup vocalist is a vocalist that sings in harmony with the lead vocalist, with other backup vocalists, or alone but in the background of a song. ... Acoustic guitar can refer to the following musical instruments: Nylon and gut stringed guitars: Renaissance guitar Baroque guitar Romantic guitar Classical guitar, the modern version of the original guitar, with nylon strings Flamenco guitar Steel stringed guitars: Steel-string acoustic guitar, also known as western, folk or country guitar Twelve... The duet, by Hendrik ter Brugghen A duet is a musical composition or piece for two performers, most often used for a vocal or piano duet. ... Used To Lover Her is a song by American hard rock band Guns N Roses. ... Duff Rose McKagan (born Michael Andrew McKagan on February 5, 1964) is an American musician and bassist, who is best known for his thirteen-year tenure in the 1980s hard rock band Guns N Roses. ... The electric bass guitar (or electric bass) is a string instrument played with the fingers by plucking, slapping, or using a pick. ... A backup vocalist is a vocalist that sings in harmony with the lead vocalist, with other backup vocalists, or alone but in the background of a song. ... Acoustic guitar can refer to the following musical instruments: Nylon and gut stringed guitars: Renaissance guitar Baroque guitar Romantic guitar Classical guitar, the modern version of the original guitar, with nylon strings Flamenco guitar Steel stringed guitars: Steel-string acoustic guitar, also known as western, folk or country guitar Twelve... Steven Adler (born January 22, 1965 in Cleveland, Ohio) is an American rock drummer. ... A drum kit (or drum set or trap set) is a collection of drums, cymbals and sometimes other percussion instruments arranged for convenient playing by a single drummer. ...

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