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Ignore the harsh reviews

GothiK MonkeY | Finland | 08/22/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Being an LA GUNS fan since 88 I can say Cocked and Reloaded is far from a dissapointment.
It was never recorded to sound fresh and new it was recorded for the simple fact that Vertigo hold the rights to the recordings but not the songs and would not release them to LA Guns. So instead of a big battle they re-recorded the songs and if you ask me they sound a lot rawer and less polished than the original giving it the feel of the debut cd.
I love the new and old version and if you can get one or even both you are in for a real treat....
Phil Lewis has one of the best voices in rock."

For the die-hards that already own the origanal

Daniel Maltzman | Arlington, MA, USA | 12/18/2005

(3 out of 5 stars)

"The premise of this album seems stupid. Why would a band re-record an album that is already a classic? But the LA Guns had their reasons. Because Vertigo Records owned the masters to the original "Cocked & Loaded" and wouldn't release them to the LA Guns, the band had no choice but to re-record the entire album if they wanted to do whatever they wanted to do with the songs.



Compared to the original "Cocked & Loaded," "Cocked & Re-Loaded" sounds far rawer, more live, more one-take, spur-of-the-moment. The band has obviously been playing these songs for years, went into the studio, cut their album, and went home, probably in a week. While "Cocked & Re-Loaded" can't compare to the original album, if you are a fan of the band and the original album, "Cocked & Re-Loaded" is worth owning, as it offers an interesting take on one of the band's finest recordings. The one real downside is that singer Phil Lewis's voice, while not shot, is not what it once was. Still, "Cocked & Reloaded" should please fans of the band and is recommended to those that already have the original. If you don't have the original "Cocked & Loaded," make sure to buy that first.

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Should Have Been Bigger

VampireHunterP | 01/03/2006

(4 out of 5 stars)

"L.A. Guns helped shape the Los Angeles hair metal scene. This album has alot of good songs, including The Ballad of Jayne, their only really successful song in the US. This album is full of classic glam and sleaze rock that will please fans of Ratt, Faster Pussycat, and Motley Crue smile. The band, especially singer Phil Lewis and guitarist Tracii Gunns, are at the top of their game. In my opinion, Tracii Gunns is one of the most underated guitarists of all time. Look for Tracii on tour with Quiet Riot in 2006."