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The second installment of Guns N' Roses' double album, Use Your Illusion II (1991), surpasses its predecessor in both depth and focus, despite its more concise length. The album commences with "Civil War," an epic protest anthem that unfolds over seven minutes. "Get in the Ring" features a defiant Axl Rose, who calls out critics by name in a display of brash bravado. "Knockin' on Heaven's Door" transforms Bob Dylan's classic into a glam rock ballad, which I find superior to their rendition of "Live and Let Die" on the earlier album. The track "Estranged" is imbued with intense emotional depth, a quality difficult for artists like Taylor Swift to replicate. Conversely, "My World" serves as an unconventional and somewhat arrogant closure that contributes little beyond what white noise might offer. While the album's appeal may have diminished over time, its music remains vibrant, energetic, and engaging.