G N' R Lies

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G N' R Lies is an album released by the hard rock band Guns N' Roses in 1988.

Its first four songs consists of the previously released EP Live Like a Suicide. The other four songs in the album were recorded with acoustic guitars only. The last four songs on the album were all written and recorded in one studio session (with the exception of "You're Crazy", which appeared in an alternate version on Appetite For Destruction), which the album producer called "one of those magical Rock & Roll history moments."

"You're Crazy" had been released previously on the band's debut album, Appetite For Destruction and was now recorded as written originally. "Mama Kin" is an Aerosmith cover, originally recorded on their 1973 debut album.

During the "Lies" session, a track named Cornshucker (sometimes called 'Cornchucker') was recorded. It was only played live once and for unknown reasons was never included on the album. In February 2006, demos of the song were leaked and they can be found on various GN'R fansites.

During the 2001-2002 tour, "Patience" was played live with electric guitars with the new line up. The lead guitar was the only electic guitar, played by Robin Finck. Also, it is said that when Axl re-recorded Appetite for Destruction and this electric guitar version was used. No demos from this re-recorded album have surfaced, but the setlists from the 01-02 tour supposedly reflects the album. General discussions about which version of "Patience" is better is not uncommon.

"One In A Million" caused some outrage among homosexual organizations and human rights activists, as its lyrics speak of "niggers" and "faggots". Speaking retrospectively on the 2004 VH1 "Behind The Music" documentary on GN'R, lead guitarist Slash said that the song had made him feel uncomfortable around Rose, since he himself is half black.

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