Archive for the ‘80’s Rock’ Category

‘Paradise City’. Guns N’ Roses

Posted: February 22, 2013 in 80's Rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal
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This song has been imprinted on rock fans’ DNA since its release in January 1989.  Made memorable by its exquisitely hummable chorus, it was also known by the amazing riff that opens the track.  Based on three ascending chromatic notes, Slash has maintained the riff’s difficulty to emulate. It has recently been immortalised by none other than Hollywood hot stuff Tom Cruise, in 2012 blockbuster Rock Of Ages.

Buy this song at iTunes or Amazon. The official band site is here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfZqiHCREiM

‘Ace Of Spades’. Motörhead

Posted: February 22, 2013 in 80's Rock, Heavy Metal
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One of the most essential, if not the most essential, rock songs of all time, ‘Ace Of Spades’ has two vital riffs that help to make it stuff of such legend! The first is the opening bass riff delivered by frontman and founder Ian ‘Lemmy’ Kilmister, a simple two-note plus upward slide; the second is ‘Fast’ Eddie Clarke’s simple riff, that returns in between Lemmy’s ursine roar.  Although the track has been covered by numerous other bands, it is the Motörhead version that remains the favourite of heavy-metal fans.

Buy this song at iTunes or Amazon. The official band site is here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWB5JZRGl0U

‘Sweet Child of Mine.’ Guns N Roses

Posted: July 30, 2012 in 80's Rock
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Guns N Roses have inspired some pretty extreme reactions over the years, but their outstanding ability to create brilliant riff-driven songs has elevated them into Rock-God Heaven. Buy this song at iTunes and Amazon.

The official band site is here.

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