Possibly no other band has thrown away more in their career than Guns N' Roses.  What's in Axl Rose's head that makes him act the way he does?  I don't think rock fans will ever know.  What we do know is that APPETITE FOR  DESTRUCTION still remains a classic today.  Along with Nirvana's NEVERMIND,  it's one of the two most important and powerful rock albums of the last  fifteen years, and that includes everything Metallica has done during this  period as well.  Some of the hair-metal of the 80's was agressive and  catchy, but this kicks all of that right in the face.  The attitude on  "Welcome To The Jungle," "Out Ta Get Me," "It's So  Easy," and "Nightrain" is honest, addictive, and makes me  want to drive fast or punch in walls when I hear it again and again.  "Paradise City" is a party anthem that everyone knows by heart,  but it's not even one of the best songs here in my opinion.  Along with the  agression and testosterone, Axl and the band also show the lighter and more  mature side that made so many of the USE YOUR ILLUSION songs so memorable.  "My Michelle" and "Think About You" add some love and  feeling to this mostly brutal batch of tracks, while "Sweet Child O'  Mine" displayed this band's ability to write touching songs with  rhythms and lyrics similar to those heard today by the Goo Goo Dolls.  Overall, this classic has everything someone could want in a rock record:  agressiveness, honesty, versatility, and memorable words and melodies.  It's too bad Guns threw their success away about six or seven years ago,  but no matter what happens, they'll always be remembered and appreciated  for the quality music they did produce.
Possibly no other band has thrown away more in their career than Guns N' Roses. What's in Axl Rose's head that makes him act the way he does? I don't think rock fans will ever know. What we do know is that APPETITE FOR  DESTRUCTION still remains a classic today. Along with Nirvana's NEVERMIND,  it's one of the two most important and powerful rock albums of the last  fifteen years, and that includes everything Metallica has done during this  period as well. Some of the hair-metal of the 80's was agressive and  catchy, but this kicks all of that right in the face. The attitude on  "Welcome To The Jungle," "Out Ta Get Me," "It's So  Easy," and "Nightrain" is honest, addictive, and makes me  want to drive fast or punch in walls when I hear it again and again. "Paradise City" is a party anthem that everyone knows by heart,  but it's not even one of the best songs here in my opinion. Along with the  agression and testosterone, Axl and the band also show the lighter and more  mature side that made so many of the USE YOUR ILLUSION songs so memorable. "My Michelle" and "Think About You" add some love and  feeling to this mostly brutal batch of tracks, while "Sweet Child O'  Mine" displayed this band's ability to write touching songs with  rhythms and lyrics similar to those heard today by the Goo Goo Dolls. Overall, this classic has everything someone could want in a rock record:  agressiveness, honesty, versatility, and memorable words and melodies. It's too bad Guns threw their success away about six or seven years ago,  but no matter what happens, they'll always be remembered and appreciated  for the quality music they did produce.