''Fire, the acoustic album'' is the eighth studio album by former
Guns N' Roses
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guitarist
Izzy Stradlin
Jeffrey Dean Isbell (born April 8, 1962), best known as Izzy Stradlin, is an American guitarist. He was a co-founder and rhythm guitarist of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, which he left at the height of their fame in 1991, and with whom he r ...
, originally released only on
iTunes
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in 2007. The album is mainly acoustic-driven, with country, folk and blues roots.
Background
The album was recorded in California during the Summer of 2007, with very basic production. The album was mixed in Dallas at Nomad Studios, and mastered by Gary Long. Izzy Stradlin co-wrote two songs ("Box and "Seems to Me") with UK-based musician Timo Kaltio. Izzy first informed Will Vilers (his website administrator) about the album on November 5, 2007, with an e-mail simply titled "Fire, the Acoustic Album." The album's full track listing was later revealed on Izzy's website, directly in conjunction with the album's release on iTunes.
Track listing
All lyrics and music by Izzy Stradlin, except where noted.
#"I Don't Mind" - 3:39
#"Infrastruk" - 3:24
#"Listen" - 3:17
#"Airbus" - 3:29
#"Fire" - 3:47
#"Seems to Me"
(Stradlin, Timo Kaltio) - 3:30
#"Long Night" - 3:15
#"Box"
(Stradlin, Kaltio) - 4:20
#"Milo" - 3:30
#"Harp Song" - 3:03
Personnel
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Izzy Stradlin
Jeffrey Dean Isbell (born April 8, 1962), best known as Izzy Stradlin, is an American guitarist. He was a co-founder and rhythm guitarist of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, which he left at the height of their fame in 1991, and with whom he r ...
- vocals, rhythm guitar
*
Rick Richards
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- lead guitar
*JT Longoria - bass guitar
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Taz Bentley - drums
References
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2007 albums
Izzy Stradlin albums