Guns N' Roses: Live at the Ritz

Guns n' roses always have been regarded as a leading act within rock, and this performance does nothing to spoil that reputation. Firstly, this show is taken from the earlier line up of the band, so includes Izzy Stradlin on rhythm guitar and Steven Adler on drums, so unlike other releases, this show is straightforward heavy guitar music, mostly from the debut album appetite for destruction rather than later material. no complaints about the set, in a smaller venue such as the Ritz there is a great atmosphere and the crowd are very involved in the music. this is contrary to releases such as the use your illusion tour DVD, where the crowd are barely noticeable. Highlights are Out Ta Get Me, which is delivered with incredible energy, and, Rocket Queen, where Axl periodically disappears, if only to get another cigarette. Overall, well worth a look at a great band in concert.