Ain't Life Grand [EXTRA TRACKS] [IMPORT]

Slash

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 21, 2000)
• Original Release Date: November 14, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: Mca Import
• ASIN: B000050AML
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #286,098 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Japanese version of second album from former Guns and Roses guitarist's main project. Includes two exclusive bonus tracks, 'Rusted Heroes' and 'Something About Your Love'. Earlier release date than the rest of the world. Domestic is scheduled for October 10th. 2000 release. Standard jewel case.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Like Hard Rock But Don't Have This Album? Get it!, August 16, 2002

By	James Choma - See all my reviews

It's rare that I can listen to an album the first time and instantly like it. "Ain't Life Grand" is one of those CDs. I found myself hitting the replay button on the first three songs alone!

The previous reviewers are correct, there is definitly an Aerosmith/Zeppelin groove on the album, but with Slash's unmistakable guitar work, it's got a style all its own. "Been There Lately," "Just Like Anything," and "Shine" are steller songs that stick with you long after you're done listening.

This has got to be one of the best releases of 2000-2001 in the Hard Rock genre. Why radio stations that play Classic Rock aren't picking up on this, I don't know. But why let them decide what you listen to anyway? They're missing out on a good thing -- don't let this happen to you.

If you're tired of manufactured teen pop or tired replayed Classic Rock tracks, give this album a try. It has just about every element you could want. If you're a Guns 'n' Roses fan, this is an example of the great material they could have been putting out had they not fallen apart.

It's good -- really good.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An unknown Gem, March 10, 2002

By	Daniel Maltzman (Arlington, MA, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This is actually one of my most favorite albums of all time. The band is tight and has real chemistry. The singer, Rod Jackson, has a deep, powerful voice. Slash's solos are killer. Unlike Snakepit '95, the mood of this CD is upbeat. Fans of 70's-80's hard rock should really dig this album, it has a Zeppelin/Aerosmith feel to it. It's a real shame that not too many people have heard it. It's better than just about every other mainstream rock album that came out in 2000.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Kick A** Rock N' Roll!, March 6, 2002

By	Christopher Savage (Burlington, VT United States) - See all my reviews

Slash is back with a vengence! This album is 100% Rock N' Roll. It has that classic Slash feel that any GN'R fan will love. From the first track to the end Slash rips it up. My personal faves are "Shine", "Just Like Anything" and "Serial Killer" This album just oozes the 80's, which is a good thing! So if you're into guitar driven music that just kicks a** then grab yourself a case of your favorite brew and this album and hold on!