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Hollywood Vampires – LP

Not a big fan of super groups but this one is a little different than most, in that they actually sound good and original. Though this is mostly a covers record, the covers themselves are done right with just the right amount of homage given yet with a sound purely ‘Vampirish’. Whole lotta love is a great example. Great guitars and vocals give it a fresh yet classic feel. Side two starts with the classic written by Randy California (cool story) of Spirit. Next up is a medley of Five to one/Break on through with Alice and Johnny Depp sounding great on the words and with Robby Krieger as guest. Other standouts are Schools Out/Another brick in the wall, Jeepster and My dead drunk friends. Come and Get It is cool too with Paul’s distinct voice rounding it out. Actually the whole record is good. Look forward to their follow up. The guest list on this first one reads like a who’s who in rock with Perry Ferrel, Robby Krieger, Brian Johnson, Joe Walsh, Paul McCartney, Slash, Joe Perry, Dave Grohl, and even has Kip Winger playing bass on a track lol. Cool packaging, double gatefold, 180 gram vinyl.

The bands name comes from the legendary LA drinking club with the same moniker.

Black and White – Rainbow Bar and Girls 12″ Single

There are a lot of myths about this record. When it came out it was said that Vince Neil, Tommy Lee, Axl Rose and Slash came into a studio with members of the LA gangs the Bloods and Crypts and recorded this song. Others say that it is actually Lizzie Grey of London that wrote and recorded the song and promoted it with those ‘Special’ guests singing. Atlantic supposedly pulled the plug when they found out of the scam Lizzie had pulled. Only the players know the real story. Read the liner note story. The credits list “mystery studio and someone’s garage” as the studios. I always liked to believe the Axl and Vince version of the story but I doubt it’s true but fun to believe.

Guns and Roses – Paradise City Special collectors edition – Gun shaped picture disc

Another awesome Christmas present from my honey. B side is “Used to love her”. The gun shaped disc fits into a ‘holster’ sleeve. Came with regular 45 black vinyl with sleeve with same songs. This is awesome for the obvious cool packaging factor. Awesome to me because of who gave it to me.