SidneyWish Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Bullshit. The reviewer probably never done anything in his life band wise, how can he appreciate? He can't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaka Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) So, in this review the band is basically criticized for being on time, not throwing a tantrum and not provoking the audience..oh, and Axl is being checked for daring to being badly injured and probably in pain but still being able to deliver the goods. Well.....I am probably not going to take this review into consideration. Edited April 18, 2016 by oaka Grammar mistake 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Not too happy with Slash now. I like the simplicity the two-guitar lineup brings and the overall more bluesy style of the songs in 2016 compared to 2001-2014, but it seems to me Slash is not as good as he used to be back in the 80s and 90s. I have listened to Conspirators fans claiming his playing is as good as ever, well, I see little sign of that. He migght be a faster player with a few more skills now, but his ability to put the exact right note at the exact right place, which gave me countless eargasms back in the day, seem to have suffered. And his This I Love solo: where's the guy who would come up with iconic solos on first take and then stick to those? He seems to be winging it. I haven't really paid much attention to his live playing the last couple of decades but I don't think this is good enough if this is his current level. He sounded better at Troubadour and Las Vegas, though, so maybe I am being too rash and harsh. But at Coachella he is a bit all over the place with bum notes, bad bends and bad timing. The lead guitar is at times grating. It's cool and all that to see him up there but I was hoping for better playing. It might be a bit unfair of me to compare him with Bumblefoot who is just incredible but I hope Slash was just having a bad day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumble's Bridge Pickup Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 2 minutes ago, SoulMonster said: Not too happy with Slash now. I like the simplicity the two-guitar lineup brings and the overall more bluesy style of the songs in 2016 compared to 2001-2014, but it seems to me Slash is not as good as he used to be back in the 80s and 90s. I have listened to Conspirators fans claiming his playing is as good as ever, well, I see little sign of that. He migght be a faster player with a few more skills now, but his ability to put the exact right note at the exact right place, which gave me countless eargasms back in the day, seem to have suffered. And his This I Love solo: where's the guy who would come up with iconic solos on first take and then stick to those? He seems to be winging it. I haven't really paid much attention to his live playing the last couple of decades but I don't think this is good enough if this is his current level. He sounded better at Troubadour and Las Vegas, though, so maybe I am being too rash and harsh. But at Coachella he is a bit all over the place with bum notes, bad bends and bad timing. The lead guitar is at times grating. It's cool and all that to see him up there but I was hoping for better playing. It might be a bit unfair of me to compare him with Bumblefoot who is just incredible but I hope Slash was just having a bad day. Yeah I would have never believed that Slash was gonna be the weakest link. Assumed it would have been Axl. But I think Slash does well on most tracks, including e.g. Coma. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 1 minute ago, Bumble's Bridge Pickup said: Yeah I would have never believed that Slash was gonna be the weakest link. Assumed it would have been Axl. But I think Slash does well on most tracks, including e.g. Coma. Yes, Coma is really good, and many more. I was probably nitpicking, and I almost regret my post. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumble's Bridge Pickup Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 1 minute ago, SoulMonster said: Yes, Coma is really good, and many more. I was probably nitpicking, and I almost regret my post. Hahah anyone who goes online to analyze band performances is nitpicking and overthinking it really. Everyone here is on the same boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumardude Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Whats up with slash's solos at coachella, seems like slash & axl sort of phoned it in ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumble's Bridge Pickup Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 6 minutes ago, fumardude said: Whats up with slash's solos at coachella, seems like slash & axl sort of phoned it in ? I don't think they're phoning it in really. Slash did make some mistakes in some solos but nailed most of them. As for Axl, listen to him on Nightrain or WTTJ. He's on fire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bono Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 25 minutes ago, SoulMonster said: Not too happy with Slash now. I like the simplicity the two-guitar lineup brings and the overall more bluesy style of the songs in 2016 compared to 2001-2014, but it seems to me Slash is not as good as he used to be back in the 80s and 90s. I have listened to Conspirators fans claiming his playing is as good as ever, well, I see little sign of that. He migght be a faster player with a few more skills now, but his ability to put the exact right note at the exact right place, which gave me countless eargasms back in the day, seem to have suffered. And his This I Love solo: where's the guy who would come up with iconic solos on first take and then stick to those? He seems to be winging it. I haven't really paid much attention to his live playing the last couple of decades but I don't think this is good enough if this is his current level. He sounded better at Troubadour and Las Vegas, though, so maybe I am being too rash and harsh. But at Coachella he is a bit all over the place with bum notes, bad bends and bad timing. The lead guitar is at times grating. It's cool and all that to see him up there but I was hoping for better playing. It might be a bit unfair of me to compare him with Bumblefoot who is just incredible but I hope Slash was just having a bad day. Let me get this straight. You admit you haven't paid much attention to Slash the last 20 years, which means you know fuck all. You go on to basically claim the exact opposite of what everyone who has been paying attention to Slash the last 20 years have been saying by saying he's worse now. Riiiight. You also say it's not really fair to compare Slash to Bumblefoot in terms of playing GnR songs because Bumblefoot is just incredible. WTF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmackMaster511 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Slash had an off-night for Coachella. I think he hurt his hand. He was shaking it like he had picked up a hot-potato after some songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 13 hours ago, GNRmello77 said: PC with good sound! and all smiles Axl Slash, fix your goddamn tone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerenityScorp Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 The video has been removed by the user? But I wanna see the video Maybe because of the curfew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axls_Moustache_Rules Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Coachella claiming copyright infringement on those pro shot videos. They'll hopefully be available at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarzgold Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 I must be a small minority. I'm just a happy bunny these days and can't complain. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gibbo Posted April 18, 2016 Author Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) DOWNLOAD LINK https://mega.nz/#F!rg5TzRJT!ol7oo5GFmRi8IewoxdgnSw Edited April 18, 2016 by Gibbo 27 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Looks like The Guardian have recruited Carlton Banks to review the show. http://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/apr/17/coachella-day-two-ice-cube-and-run-the-jewels-bask-in-the-desert-sun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudolf1978 Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Any you could be mine? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulMonster Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Bono said: Let me get this straight. You admit you haven't paid much attention to Slash the last 20 years, which means you know fuck all. You go on to basically claim the exact opposite of what everyone who has been paying attention to Slash the last 20 years have been saying by saying he's worse now. Riiiight. You also say it's not really fair to compare Slash to Bumblefoot in terms of playing GnR songs because Bumblefoot is just incredible. WTF Not sure I understand what your problem with my post is. I am comparing Slash's playing at Coachella with his playing back in the 80s and 90s, and I am disappointed. And yes, it is wrong of me to expect Slash to be as good as Bumblefoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerenityScorp Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 (edited) I dunno but isnt Bumblefoot play more technical N' had a perfect pitch while Slash more into feeling N' emotion? Another photo Edited April 18, 2016 by SerenityScorp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdeyahlxp Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 Can't wait for Axl's injury to heal and to see him move around on stage. It will be fucking awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SerenityScorp Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 6 minutes ago, Rdeyahlxp said: Can't wait for Axl's injury to heal and to see him move around on stage. It will be fucking awesome. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russel Nash Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 i loved Coma on this one, Slash even broke a string at the end just like in Chigago 92. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittiara Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 1 hour ago, Schwarzgold said: I must be a small minority. I'm just a happy bunny these days and can't complain. You're not alone. I'm a happy bunny, too! Only thing I hope for is that they'll have a concert not too far from me at some point and that ticket prices won't be crazy. In the meanwhile, I am loving the footage from Vegas and Coachella, and hopefully some kind soul will periscope Mexico. I guess I am not an artist - I don't really notice any of the band members being "off". I think they're doing great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post irishguns Posted April 18, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted April 18, 2016 1 hour ago, SoulMonster said: Not sure I understand what your problem with my post is. I am comparing Slash's playing at Coachella with his playing back in the 80s and 90s, and I am disappointed. And yes, it is wrong of me to expect Slash to be as good as Bumblefoot. I always liked bumblefoot but please don't put him in the same ball park as Slash... yes he is incredibly skilled, precise and technical but Slash's playing has so much more emotion and feel, this is not something which can be learnt see him live and his playing grabs you by the pit of your stomach, the missed notes and mistakes add to it somehow... if you want someone who will hit every note with machine like precision bumblefoot is your man but there is a very valid reason why Slash will go down in history as a legend and bumblefoot won't. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cremefraiche Posted April 18, 2016 Share Posted April 18, 2016 fuck i really dig axl's clean voice in the last november rain verse ending around the 6 min mark before the big outro in that proshot vid above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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