LEWIS, PHIL access denied CLO5407

The Voice of L.A. Sleaze: Phil Lewis’ ‘Access Denied’ (CLO5407)

Today’s entry focuses on the solo work of one of the most distinctive voices in the history of glam and sleaze metal. We are looking at the 2024 limited reissue of Access Denied by Phil Lewis, released on Deadline Music with the catalog number CLO5407.

Sleaze Rock Royalty

Best known as the charismatic frontman for L.A. Guns and the British glam band Girl, Phil Lewis has spent decades defining the sound of the Sunset Strip. Released in May 2024, this reissue brings his solo work back into the spotlight. The album captures the raw, bluesy hard rock style that Lewis is famous for, stripping back the production to let his signature raspy vocals take center stage.

The Music

The tracklist is a treat for fans of his main band, featuring stripped-down and re-imagined versions of L.A. Guns classics like the sleazy anthem Sex Action and the darker Over The Edge. Beyond the self-covers, Lewis pays tribute to his rock and roll roots with a spirited cover of Rock ‘N’ Roll Hoochie Koo, alongside original tracks like Access Denied that fit perfectly into his canon of high-energy hard rock.

Collector’s Details

Deadline Music has given this release a visual upgrade suitable for the modern collector.

Format:
This reissue is pressed on vibrant Red Vinyl, matching the fiery energy of the music.

Packaging:
New copies come with a hype sticker on the shrink wrap, highlighting Lewis’s legendary status as the voice of L.A. Guns and Girl, making it an essential pickup for completists of the genre.