Beautiful Disease
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Beautiful Disease was to be the second solo album released by ex-Guns N' Roses
's bassist Duff McKagan
in 1999. However, it was shelved after a merger between McKagan's label Universal and Polygram.
In the studio, Duff recorded all instruments and vocals on the album, by himself, with the addition of guests Mike Bordin
and ex-Guns N' Roses
members Slash
and Izzy Stradlin
. On tour, McKagan was joined by Dez Cadena
of Black Flag
, Taz Bentley
of the Burden Brothers
and Michael Barragan of Loaded
and Plexi
.
Live versions of most of the songs (including some outtakes like "Ridin' Home", which was also co-written by Izzy Stradlin) were eventually released on Loaded
's Episode 1999: Live
live album. A different version of "Mezz" can be found on the record McKagan made with 10 Minute Warning
in 1998. This alternative version has different lyrics and a different vocal melody.
Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album...
's bassist Duff McKagan
Duff McKagan
Michael Andrew "Duff" McKagan is an American musician and writer. He is best known for his twelve-year tenure as the bassist of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s and early 1990s...
in 1999. However, it was shelved after a merger between McKagan's label Universal and Polygram.
In the studio, Duff recorded all instruments and vocals on the album, by himself, with the addition of guests Mike Bordin
Mike Bordin
Mike Bordin is the co-founder and drummer of rock band Faith No More. He is also known for playing with Ozzy Osbourne. As a left-handed drummer, he notably plays with a right-handed kit with his ride cymbal on the left...
and ex-Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses
Guns N' Roses is an American hard rock band, formed in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, in 1985. The band has released six studio albums, three EPs, and one live album...
members Slash
Slash (musician)
Saul Hudson , known by his stage name Slash, is a British-American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the former lead guitarist of the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. During his later years with Guns N'...
and Izzy Stradlin
Izzy Stradlin
Jeffrey Dean Isbell , known by his stage name Izzy Stradlin, is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the co-founder and former rhythm guitarist of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, which he left at the height of its fame in 1991. Following his departure, he led his own band Izzy...
. On tour, McKagan was joined by Dez Cadena
Dez Cadena
Dez Paul Cadena is an American punk rock singer and guitarist. He was the third vocalist and later rhythm guitarist for hardcore punk band Black Flag. Since 2001 Cadena has played guitar with the Misfits...
of Black Flag
Black Flag (band)
Black Flag was an American punk rock band formed in 1976 in Hermosa Beach, California. The band was established by Greg Ginn, the guitarist, primary songwriter and sole continuous member through multiple personnel changes in the band...
, Taz Bentley
Taz Bentley
Patrick Bentley, better known as Taz or The Taz, is an American rock and roll drummer.Taz is currently a member of the Burden Brothers.-With Burden Brothers:* 8 Ball * Queen O' Spades * Beautiful Night...
of the Burden Brothers
Burden Brothers
Burden Brothers are a hard rock band formed in Dallas, Texas by Toadies lead singer/songwriter Vaden Todd Lewis and Reverend Horton Heat/Izzy Stradlin drummer Taz Bentley. The band currently consists of Lewis , Bentley , and Casey Hess...
and Michael Barragan of Loaded
Loaded (band)
Loaded is an American hard rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1999. Since 2001, the band's line-up has included vocalist and rhythm guitarist Duff McKagan , lead guitarist Mike Squires and bassist Jeff Rouse Loaded (also known as Duff McKagan's Loaded) is an American hard rock band...
and Plexi
Plexi
Plexi was a gothic noise rock band consisting of Michael Angelos , Michael Barragan , and Norm Block . No other members were ever in the band, though they occasionally utilized a Moog player during live performances. Their original name was Godseed...
.
Live versions of most of the songs (including some outtakes like "Ridin' Home", which was also co-written by Izzy Stradlin) were eventually released on Loaded
Loaded (band)
Loaded is an American hard rock band from Seattle, Washington, formed in 1999. Since 2001, the band's line-up has included vocalist and rhythm guitarist Duff McKagan , lead guitarist Mike Squires and bassist Jeff Rouse Loaded (also known as Duff McKagan's Loaded) is an American hard rock band...
's Episode 1999: Live
Episode 1999: Live
-Personnel:Loaded*Duff McKagan – vocals, bass*Michael Barragan – guitar*Dez Cadena – guitar*Taz Bentley – drumsAdditional personnel*Nick Raskulinecz – recording, mixing...
live album. A different version of "Mezz" can be found on the record McKagan made with 10 Minute Warning
10 Minute Warning
10 Minute Warning was a hardcore punk band from Seattle, Washington. They became famous locally as one of the first bands to adapt the popular punk sound to something slower and heavier, paving the way for grunge bands like Green River and Mother Love Bone before breaking up in 1984.-Early years...
in 1998. This alternative version has different lyrics and a different vocal melody.
Track listing
All songs written by Duff McKagan, except where noted.- "Seattle HeadSeattlehead"Seattlehead" is a song written by American musician Duff McKagan more popularly known as a song by McKagan's band Loaded, from the album Dark Days, but has also featured on earlier releases by Neurotic Outsiders as well as McKagan's unreleased solo album Beautiful Disease.-Composition:The song...
" - 4:17 - "Who's To Blame" - 2:06
- "Superman" - 3:12
- "Song For Beverly" - 4:33
- "Put You Back" (Duff McKagan, Izzy Stradlin) - 3:24
- "Shinin' Down" (Al Bloch) - 2:54
- "Missing You" (Duff McKagan, Michael Barragan) - 4:52
- "Hope" - 4:32
- "Holiday" (Al Bloch) - 2:22
- "Then And Now" (Duff McKagan, Paul Solger) - 4:10
- "Rain" - 4:17
- "Beautiful Disease" (Duff McKagan, Eddie Hewlett) - 2:43
- "Mezz" - 4:42
Additional personnel
- SlashSlash (musician)Saul Hudson , known by his stage name Slash, is a British-American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the former lead guitarist of the American hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s and early 1990s. During his later years with Guns N'...
- lead guitar on "Hope" and "Mezz" - Izzy StradlinIzzy StradlinJeffrey Dean Isbell , known by his stage name Izzy Stradlin, is an American musician and songwriter. He is best known as the co-founder and former rhythm guitarist of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, which he left at the height of its fame in 1991. Following his departure, he led his own band Izzy...
- rhythm guitar on "Put You Back" - Mike BordinMike BordinMike Bordin is the co-founder and drummer of rock band Faith No More. He is also known for playing with Ozzy Osbourne. As a left-handed drummer, he notably plays with a right-handed kit with his ride cymbal on the left...
- drums
Touring personnel
- Duff McKaganDuff McKaganMichael Andrew "Duff" McKagan is an American musician and writer. He is best known for his twelve-year tenure as the bassist of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, with whom he achieved worldwide success in the late 1980s and early 1990s...
- vocals, bass - Michael Barragan - guitar
- Dez CadenaDez CadenaDez Paul Cadena is an American punk rock singer and guitarist. He was the third vocalist and later rhythm guitarist for hardcore punk band Black Flag. Since 2001 Cadena has played guitar with the Misfits...
- guitar - Taz BentleyTaz BentleyPatrick Bentley, better known as Taz or The Taz, is an American rock and roll drummer.Taz is currently a member of the Burden Brothers.-With Burden Brothers:* 8 Ball * Queen O' Spades * Beautiful Night...
- drums