Video Review: Guns N' Roses, "Makin' F@*!ING VIDEOS"

Part. 1 - Don't Cry
Part. 2 - November Rain

Given the complexities of the story lines, it's something of a relief to have these two tunes explained on video.

Each title gives the low down on all aspects of the Guns' celluloid capers. Both parts are interesting and informative, detailing the Guns' legacy and present outlook.

November Rain is the more straight-forward of the pair. I say this because I still haven't fathomed the rhyme or reason behind Don't Cry. What the latter does show however is Axl's infamous mood-swings. After all, as Kermit once sang, "It ain't easy being green!"

Grade B+

Joe Mackett

Riff Raff
July,1993

Revenge...?

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