August 18, 2013

Gilby Clarke - Pawn Shop Guitars (1995)

From his solo album, we know that Gilby Clarke is a tuneful part of Guns N' Roses. This album reflects the influene of The Rolling Stones and The Clash. The tune and Spanish-talking on "Tijuana Jail" recalls The Clash's "Dictator". "Jail Guitar Doors" is a Clash cover, while "Dead Flowers" is a Rolling Stones cover with Axl Rose singing backing vocal. The rhythmic "Skin & Bones" and "Pawn Shop Guitar" are his own compositions; "Shut Up" recalls the riffs of Keith Richard's "How I Wish". This is a guitarist album equivalent to the best solo of Keith Richards, Ron Wood and Izzy Stradlin. A

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