G N' R Lies

1. Overview
G N' R Lies, released November 29, 1988, is Guns N' Roses’ second studio release. It marries four tracks from the 1986 Live ?!*@ Like a Suicide EP with four newly recorded acoustic songs, and features the controversial track One in a Million and the hit Patience, which helped drive its strong chart performance. The album reached No. 2 on the US Billboard 200 and has been certified multi-platinum in several markets. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_N%27_R_Lies))

2. Recording History
- Recording studios and location: Rumbo Recorders (Canoga Park, Los Angeles area), Take One Studio, and Image Recording Studios were used for the project. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_N%27_R_Lies))
- Producers and engineers: Produced by Guns N' Roses and Mike Clink. Public credits list engineers across the sessions, including Alan Abrahams (Record Plant), Micajah Ryan (Take One), Andy Udoff (Rumbo), and Ron DaSilva (Image). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_N%27_R_Lies))
- Recording dates/sessions: The first four tracks come from the 1986 Live ?!*@ Like a Suicide EP; the last four acoustic tracks were written and recorded in only a few 1988 studio sessions. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_N%27_R_Lies))
- Notable notes: Mike Clink described the acoustic sessions as “one of those magical rock and roll history moments.” ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_N%27_R_Lies))

3. Chart Performance & Recognition
- Chart positions: The album peaked at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_N%27_R_Lies))
- Singles and certifications: The single Patience reached No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100; US shipments licensed by the RIAA reach 5× Platinum. The record has achieved Gold/Platinum statuses in multiple territories (UK, Australia, Germany, Japan, etc.). ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_N%27_R_Lies))
- Awards: The album was nominated for Best Hard Rock Performance at the Grammys in 1990 (G N' R Lies), but did not win. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammy_Award_for_Best_Hard_Rock_Performance))

4. Cultural Impact & Legacy
- Cover art and controversy: The faux-tabloid cover and its headlines became iconic, contributing to the era’s tabloid-aesthetic surrounding the band. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_N%27_R_Lies))
- Controversial track: One in a Million drew significant backlash for its lyrics, fueling media and activist debate at the time. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_N%27_R_Lies))
- Legacy and assessment: Seen as a stop-gap, unconventional follow-up that bridged Appetite for Destruction to Use Your Illusion, while highlighting the band’s versatility and the era’s pop-culture frenzy. ([loudersound.com](https://www.loudersound.com/reviews/guns-n-roses-gn-r-lies))
- Notable tracks and covers: Side A includes Reckless Life, Nice Boys (Rose Tattoo cover), Move to the City, and Mama Kin (Aerosmith cover); Side B features Patience, Used to Love Her, You’re Crazy, and One in a Million. ([en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_N%27_R_Lies))