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#601 Re: Dust N' Bones & Cyborg Slunks » Slash Myspace, Facebook, and Twitter updates » 921 weeks ago
BLS-Pride wrote:CrashDiet wrote:That would be so fucking funny if it did. Could you imagine the "interviews" and forums posts we'd be assaulted with?
But I agree with what some other people have said. I am way more interested in a Slash solo / collaboration album then I am a new VR album.
That would be a kick in the balls for a lot of people. He's doing songs with current artists that a good single could spark a little more interest from the mainstream. I don't think so but stranger things have happened.
I want to hear a new Velvet Revolver album and band. I still want to hear a Slash solo album. When they find the right singer things will start to get moving. It's a tough choice and it has to be the right one so it will take time. But Loaded and Slash's solo album keeps them playing and in the media so I don't see it as a bad thing. I don't think VR is on hold but taking the time and not rushing into anything. They are getting demos and calling some back so all things are not silent. I think before the end of the year the band will have a new singer and some type of album/tour news.
I think he has about a 65% chance of selling more albums than CD. The Slash brand right now is much larger than the GNR brand. With Kid Rock and Fergie on the album, you will get a lot of support from Casual fans.
i might even go as far as to say higher than 65% for the reasons already mentioned. It sounds like (for better or for worse) this could end up being one of those albums tailor made to kick out hit singles.
Would I rather see what Slash would come up with working with Patton or Tom Waits? Sure. But odds are it's gonna be more like the Santana album than anything else.
#602 Re: The Sunset Strip » The Wellwater Conspiracy- Declaration of Conformity » 921 weeks ago
Highlights of the album to me are Green Undertow, Space Travel in the Blink of an Eye, Nati Bati Yi, Declaration of Conformity, Trowerchord, and Palomar Observatory. I can see why its not everyones cup of tea though. The album is short and to the point though. Some of the instrumentals could have easily dragged on for six or seven minutes.
The instrumentals were acually some of my favorite tracks.
Only one person has downloaded Hater? Seriously? That album is out of print. Even if you hate Ben Shepard, you should grab it. Just checked the torrents, and its only on one and it has zero seeds and one leech. In other words, that leecher is wishing he was here.
That was me, and I actually liked Hater a little better than Wellwater Conspiracy.
#603 Re: The Sunset Strip » Soundgarden » 921 weeks ago
Saikin wrote:Well, I just stumbled upon this today. I had no idea Kim Thayil was still active in music anymore. But then again, I haven't really been looking.
He's playing a show with The Nightwatchmen later this month (him and Sheppard both).
That's an interesting development. Both Thayil and Shepard are practically shut ins, yet here they are both doing something. Neither of them are members of this band and as far as I know, have never performed with Morello before. However, Morello obviously infuses politics into his music, and both Thayil and Shepard have a bit of history doing that as well.
I hope someone records this.
If I'm not mistaken, The Nightwatchmen isn't a "band" it's just Morello playing acoustic and singing occasionally with other people.
I might be wrong about that though.
Looking at that list, Thayil, Shepard, and Morello with Steve Earle singing. I'd buy that album. I might be the only one, but I'd listen to it a lot.
#604 Re: Dust N' Bones & Cyborg Slunks » Tony Montana Velvet Revolver Audition » 921 weeks ago
At first, I was like, this must be a joke thread: why would they audition that old fart. That was before I realized it wasn't Tony Orlando.
Then, I was like: is that bassist for Great White really still getting gigs?
How many guys in music are named Tony followed by the name of a US city?
Oh, yeah, couldn't listen on my Blackberry.
If it makes you feel better, I thought it was gonna be VR songs with clips from Scarface playing over them.
#605 Re: The Sunset Strip » METALLICA Discussion » 922 weeks ago
faldor makes an interesting point.
Metallica is probably considered the harder band, and yet their fans leave peacefully. GN'R... there'd be riots, no doubt.
Why? What's the difference?
I'm guessing because rather than just not showing up or storming offstage, the other three members of Metallica went out and very apologetically said, Hey, something's up, we're sorry, and we intend on coming back to make up the date. It's amazing what a little politeness/respect can accomplish.
Because they're not assholes? Just a guess.
Or maybe just this
#606 Re: Dust N' Bones & Cyborg Slunks » Time went by and it became a joke ... » 922 weeks ago
I think being "a joke" might be a bit harsh, but overall I'm with the OP. Or at least pretty close. IMHO it's DEFINITELY a solo album.
This is the one that really bothers me about the album. It is a solo album in just about any sense of the words. Anybody trying to argue that it isn't is kidding themselves... and I include Axl in that.
For me, in a perfect world, the band wouldn't be called Guns N' Roses, but there's shit all I can do about that, so I don't worry about it and just enjoy the music for what it is.
#607 Re: Guns N' Roses » GnR holding audititons for a replacement for Robin? » 922 weeks ago
jorge76 wrote:He also did that "No WTO Combo" thing with Jello Biafra and Chris Novasellic.
Got a link to that?
A Couple pages late, but you can download a couple of the tracks free and there's an explanation of what the whole thing was. Figured I would just post it rather than send it in a PM if anyone else was interested too
http://www.alternativetentacles.com/pro … ZYs-YQWe0K
The thing about Robin is he plays in a distinctive style. You know it's his touch on the guitar.
I'll agree it isn't something for everyone....but I don't think he should be dismissed as a hack either....his use of phrasing, dissonance and his choice of slides and patterns...it's quite strange and unusual in a way.
I'm not sure it works in every song, I didn't like it on the old material, but when applied to the CD songs it's cool - it's really cool on Chinese Democracy, The Blues and in other places.
He isn't always kickass, like some players, but when he has a good moment, it's very good in my opinion.
You're right, but I think he's trying too hard to get that distinctive sound and that's why it comes off as choppy and hacky.
A lot of players have signature sounds, that come naturally. Robin is trying to make his rather than just playing what would be best. Sometimes at the expense of the song.
#608 Re: Guns N' Roses » GnR holding audititons for a replacement for Robin? » 922 weeks ago
James Lofton wrote:Stepvhen wrote:I really don't understand why Kim has never done a major project since soundgarden
Yeah its a shame.
Seems like he was traumatized from the recording of Down on the Upside. He was basically pushed aside from the creative side of things at that point and only had one songwriting credit(Never the Machine Forever). He's barely dabbled in music since.
All I've heard from him since has been his the work he did on probot
He also did that "No WTO Combo" thing with Jello Biafra and Chris Novasellic.
#609 Re: The Sunset Strip » Down's Rex Brown on The Jim Rome Show » 922 weeks ago
Ha. They're leaving the sports arena to keep their Rex streak going.
#610 Re: Dust N' Bones & Cyborg Slunks » GILBY CLARKE, TRACII GUNS To Join Forces For 'Lone Guns' Tour » 922 weeks ago
what about Halloween Jack?
I think Halloween Jack was/is just a cover band. Just Starfuckers with a different name for some reason.
