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#101 Re: Guns N' Roses » Perhaps (2023) to Drop » 134 weeks ago
Sounds like new vocals. Guess that was more than a sound check and Axl was singing
It is possible that he did multiple vocal takes in the 90s/00s, y'know…
#102 Re: Guns N' Roses » Perhaps (2023) to Drop » 134 weeks ago
Actually while we're on the subject of the current line-up, can we get some new emoji in here? The Axl one still has the 2010 pornstar 'tache, and we have emoji for Ashba and Bumblefoot but not Melissa?
#103 Re: Guns N' Roses » Perhaps (2023) to Drop » 134 weeks ago
elevendayempire wrote:Shacklermyrye wrote:I like the video, didn't see that coming at all
The video's great. This is basically what the Better video was originally intended to be – a nice showcase of all the members of the band, including Fortus, Dizzy, Melissa and Frank. Clever use of the soundcheck footage to get around the problem you often have with these "live footage of a song they haven't played yet" thing – the band are actually seen singing the correct lyrics.
Explains the film crew they had in Europe, some of the shots in the video were also in the Facebook video's they been putting out
The Better video ended up being completely fucked 'cos they wanted to introduce the current line-up (Bumblefoot etc) while also showcasing the significant contributions of those who'd left (like Buckethead). But then Finck and Brain upped and left too, and so suddenly they had this video introducing… five guitarists and two drummers. Which didn't really help the "revolving door" narrative, or the "Axl can't find anyone good enough to replace Slash" naysaying.
Anyway, yes: Perhaps. Don't they all look like one big happy family in it?
#104 Re: Guns N' Roses » The General confirmed next » 134 weeks ago
slashsfro wrote:What's to stop them from releasing an album now? If you assume they can release 2 more CD reheated leftover tracks. That makes 6 and you can basically pad it out with whatever fucking live version of whatever classic songs you want. Basically Lies in the 21st century.
That's kind of all I wanted from them is to release enough songs over time that the fans can put together an album themselves if they wish to do it. We now have 4 singles (14 minutes of music) released from 2018 to now, apparently with a 5th song on the way in The General. We are creeping up on a 8-song collection that could be labeled an album.
Eh, I'd kinda rather they just purged the vault and then got on with recording a new album. These songs are always going to be a bit awkward – Slash and Duff overdubs recorded during lockdown, on songs they're less emotionally invested in because they weren't there for the original writing process. Slash trying to wrestle Buckethead and Finck riffs and licks into his own style.
Also if you bundle these tracks together with a couple more to pad them out as an album, you end up with a collection of stuff that people have mostly heard, with one or two "new tracks" (which are based on demos we've already heard).
So, clear the decks with a bunch of individual Chinese leftovers, and then get into the studio to record some new stuff. I want to hear what Fortus and Slash come up with when they jam together, the organic process of creation. I want to hear lyrics from Axl that comment on the state of the world today (Christ knows, there's enough material to work with there), not his relationship woes from the late '90s. They literally have seven songwriters in this band (I'm pretty sure every single member has writing credits, right?) – use that resource.
#105 Re: Guns N' Roses » Perhaps (2023) to Drop » 134 weeks ago
I like the video, didn't see that coming at all
The video's great. This is basically what the Better video was originally intended to be – a nice showcase of all the members of the band, including Fortus, Dizzy, Melissa and Frank. Clever use of the soundcheck footage to get around the problem you often have with these "live footage of a song they haven't played yet" thing – the band are actually seen singing the correct lyrics.
#106 Re: Guns N' Roses » Perhaps (2023) to Drop » 134 weeks ago
To add to that - Slash has said concretely he wants to do a new record and one of their tech's reiterated just weeks ago that was the plan after the tour because they have the songs ready.
Actual new songs? As in, they're going to go into a studio and record new material like a normal band?
Also I like the artwork, it feels like a throwback to the well-designed stuff from the UYI days.
#107 Re: Guns N' Roses » If GNR releases nothing in 2023, is this the end for you? » 134 weeks ago
I wish they'd do something with Thyme. Though I love it as it is, it'd work really well as part of a film score.
#108 Re: Guns N' Roses » Perhaps (2023) to Drop » 134 weeks ago
The 24khz flac is out. This is probably the best of the three reheated Chinese leftovers so far IMO. Brain's drums smoke the demo.
PM, anyone?
#109 Re: Guns N' Roses » Perhaps (2023) to Drop » 134 weeks ago
Anyway could they release the fucking thing now? I've heard snippets on Twitter and TikTok and whatnot, I'd quite like to, y'know, have it on my phone.
#110 Re: Guns N' Roses » Perhaps (2023) to Drop » 134 weeks ago
Nice to finally find out what he's singing during the screamy bit of the chorus:
