Ain't Life Grand by Slash's Snakepit - DeepRiffs

ALBUM Explicit

By the time the millennium rolled around, fans had spent nearly a decade waiting for the new Guns 'N Roses record, while one of the band's original guitarists linked up with fellow Gunners Gilby Clarke and Matt Sorum in 1995 to release a record under the moniker Slash's Snakepit. Five years later, these famous names were jettisoned in favor of relative unknowns. The resulting album, AIN'T LIFE GRAND, found the top-hatted axe-man going from creating what might have been the next G'N'R record to conjuring up some fine hard rock reminiscent of vintage Kiss and Aerosmith. (Hiring the latter's long-time '70s producer Jack Douglas didn't hurt in achieving this goal).

Slash's new frontman Rod Jackson possesses a raspy howl veering between Paul Stanley's sinister delivery (the creepy "Serial Killer") and Lenny Kravitz's soulful pleading (the hook-laden power-ballad "Back to the Moment"). Throughout, the guitarist's distinctive riffing defines AIN'T LIFE GRAND, whether on the swirling stomp of "Shine" or the hard-hitting boogie of "Been There Lately." The slinky title track also pleasantly surprises, thanks to a sultry marriage of saucy back-up singers, wailing sax, and rollicking piano.

1. Been There Lately

by Slash's Snakepit

Primary Artist: Slash's Snakepit; Main Performer

2. Just Like Anything

by Slash's Snakepit

Primary Artist: Slash's Snakepit; Main Performer

3. Shine

by Slash's Snakepit

Primary Artist: Slash's Snakepit; Main Performer

4. Mean Bone

by Slash's Snakepit

Primary Artist: Slash's Snakepit; Main Performer

5. Back To The Moment

by Slash's Snakepit

Primary Artist: Slash's Snakepit; Main Performer

6. Life's Sweet Drug

by Slash's Snakepit

Primary Artist: Slash's Snakepit; Main Performer

7. Serial Killer

by Slash's Snakepit

Primary Artist: Slash's Snakepit; Main Performer

8. The Truth

by Slash's Snakepit

Primary Artist: Slash's Snakepit; Main Performer

9. Landslide

by Slash's Snakepit

Primary Artist: Slash's Snakepit; Main Performer

10. Ain't Life Grand

by Slash's Snakepit

Primary Artist: Slash's Snakepit; Main Performer

11. Speed Parade

by Slash's Snakepit

Primary Artist: Slash's Snakepit; Main Performer

12. The Alien

by Slash's Snakepit

Primary Artist: Slash's Snakepit; Main Performer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

58 minutes and 37 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 3000x3000 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

11/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Rock

Label

Snakepit Records LLC

Music Distribution Service

Unknown

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Oct 9, 2000

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

99923819820