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Band
L.A. Guns
Title
The Missing Peace
Type
LP/EP
Company
Frontiers
YOR
2017
Style
Hard Rock
12/21/2017 - Review by: Eric Compton
The band come full circle with this new album
The whole L.A. Guns history is messy. However, the band come full circle with this new album, 'The Missing Peace', on their newest label, Frontier Records. It reunites the classic duo of Phil Lewis and Tracii Guns while retaining Michael Grant (joined 2013). The band are firing on all cylinders, evident with leadoff single "Speed", one of the year's best with a penchant for hook and a little NWOBHM feel. The album's overall feel closely aligns with 'Waking the Dead' and 'Tales from the Strip' while showcasing a few surprises. Let's hope this lineup lasts.
Recommended for fans of: Dokken, Ratt, Hanoi Rocks
PERSONAL BREAKDOWN:

ENJOYMENT
4
MUSIC
4
VOCALS
4.5
PRODUCTION
3.5
ARTWORK
3
LYRICS
4


  • 1 :REVIEW COUNT
    4 :AVE RATING

ALL REVIEWS FOR: L.A. GUNS
TITLE
DOR
COMPANY
REVIEWER DATE MADE RATING
Covered In Guns
2010
Deadline
Eric Compton6/18/2010
2.5
The Missing Peace
2017
Frontiers
Eric Compton12/21/2017
4

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