Guns And Roses Spaghetti Incident Songs
Released in 1993, The Spaghetti Incident? is Guns N' Roses' fifth studio album. The album is a collection of covers of punk and hard rock songs, with two original tracks. The album's title is a reference to the "Spaghetti Western" film genre and the cover art, which features a picture of a tampon with the album title written on it, caused controversy upon its release.
Track Listing
The album's track listing is as follows:
- "Since I Don't Have You" (The Skyliners)
- "New Rose" (The Damned)
- "Down on the Farm" (UK Subs)
- "Human Being" (The New York Dolls)
- "Raw Power" (Iggy and the Stooges)
- "Ain't It Fun" (Dead Boys)
- "Buick Makane (Big Dumb Sex)" (T. Rex and Soundgarden)
- "Hair of the Dog" (Nazareth)
- "Attitude" (Misfits)
- "Black Leather" (The Professionals)
- "You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory" (Johnny Thunders)
- "I Don't Care About You" (Fear)
- "Look at Your Game, Girl" (Charles Manson)
Songs of Note
The album's opening track, "Since I Don't Have You," was originally recorded by The Skyliners in 1958. Guns N' Roses' version features a string section and is one of the few tracks on the album to feature the band's classic lineup of Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan, Izzy Stradlin, and Matt Sorum.
"New Rose" by The Damned is one of the most well-known tracks on the album. Guns N' Roses' version features a faster tempo and a more aggressive guitar sound than the original.
"Raw Power" by Iggy and the Stooges is another standout track on the album. Guns N' Roses' version features a more polished sound than the original, but still retains the raw energy that made the original so iconic.
Reception
The Spaghetti Incident? received mixed reviews upon its release. Some critics praised the album for its raw energy and the band's ability to put their own spin on classic punk and hard rock songs. Others criticized the album for being a lazy cash grab that lacked the creativity and originality of the band's previous albums.
Despite the mixed reviews, The Spaghetti Incident? reached number four on the Billboard 200 chart and has since been certified platinum by the RIAA.
Conclusion
The Spaghetti Incident? may not be Guns N' Roses' most well-known or critically acclaimed album, but it is still a fun and energetic collection of covers that showcases the band's ability to put their own spin on classic songs. Whether you're a long-time Guns N' Roses fan or a casual listener, The Spaghetti Incident? is definitely worth a listen.
