Rating: 7.0/10

Favourite Track(s): Live And Let Die, November Rain

Overall, a solid album. Not enough to make it into my top 25, but still a very enjoyable listen. Going in I didn't really have many expectations as I don't listen to very much Guns N' Roses. But I was pleasantly surprised by this album. None of the songs for me were 10/10's. I'd say the closest to 10 would be an 8.5

The music production and sound quality as a whole was very good. It definitely sounds like Guns N' Roses (from the songs I have heard). The instrumentation was amazing and my favourite part of many of the songs were the electric guitar solos. Unfortunately, I've never been a massive fan of Axl Rose's voice, so that for me was probably the weakest aspect of the album.

The two tracks that mainly stood out to me were Live and Let Die, and November Rain. Live and Let Die is a very unpopular choice for favourite song in this album, but I really loved the vibe, and it's just a bop. November Rain is decently long, but was able to hold my interest and focus throughout.

I think most of the things in this album worked. From the instrumentals to the lyrics and songwriting decisions, but again, the weakest part of the album for me is Axl Rose's voice. There's just something about it I don't especially love and never really have.

All in all, a great album. I probably wouldn't listen to it all again, but I've definitely saved a few songs from it to my pla(y)list.

OUT OF THE BLUE (1977): Anyone thinking punk put paid to musical extravagance had this double-album bonanza to contend with.

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