Official album cover artwork for The Las Vegas Story by The Gun Club

The Gun Club

The Las Vegas Story

RELEASED: January 01, 1984
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. The Las Vegas Story Meaning 0:23 2. Walkin' With the Beast Meaning 4:34 3. Eternally Is Here 3:01 4. The Stranger in Our Town Meaning 5:12 5. My Dreams Meaning 4:03 6. (The Creator Was a) Master Plan Meaning 1:49 7. My Man's Gone Now 3:19 8. Bad America Meaning 4:59 9. Moonlight Motel Meaning 3:11 10. Give Up the Sun Meaning 6:04
The Las Vegas Story is the third studio album by The Gun Club, released in 1984. It showcases a unique blend of punk rock, blues, and country influences, characterized by Jeffrey Lee Pierce's distinctive vocal style and guitar work. The album features a more polished production compared to their earlier works, while still retaining the raw energy that the band is known for. Songs like 'The Las Vegas Story' and 'My Dreams' highlight the band's ability to weave vivid storytelling into their music, cementing their legacy in the alternative rock scene.