Towelie Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) It was the anti-climax to end all anti-climaxes. It was mildly exciting/entertaining for the first handful of shows, but less than a year into this reunion, it's gotten real old, real quick. Anyone else agree? If I could've picked how I would've liked GNR to go down in 2016, between getting a new album from the Ron/Ashba/Fortus lineup with a sprinkling of Finck/BH, or alternatively, have Slash and Duff return for the sole purpose of just extending the corporate touring for another 2-3 years, I would've told the latter to shove their reunion where the sun don't shine. At least when Slash was with Myles, we were getting new music from somebody in this sorry excuse for a band. Edited November 3, 2016 by Towelie 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Słash Posted November 3, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 3, 2016 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lies They Tell Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Nah, I think it's still pretty unbelievable to see them all together and I never even waited or hoped for a reunion. I much prefer new music over nostalgia touring, but I'm okay with all of this as long as new music is waiting somewhere in the horizon and I believe there is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) It is for the people who go to the shows. It is basically the same show, so people go to their version of that very same show for the live experience and no doubt enjoy it. If you are watching the youtube clips and stuff I'd agree - there is little of interest - but the tour is not aimed at those fans. Edited November 3, 2016 by DieselDaisy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlRoseCDII Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 They just got back together, give them time to do a tour to test the waters. As of now this tour is about building trust between the Big 3 and having fun. There will be new music, Axl has confirmed several times. I predict 2018. This is also a lineup that he and management want to keep around for a long time. The novelty hasn't worn off, it's only getting started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 But each new stadium of people haven't seen the show. It's kind of like the hype about a movie. You can get so into it by the time you see it you are bored of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archtop Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I am still amazed at what is happening, and enjoying the regrouping. I dip in and out of some of the periscopes just to see how they are doing, but I'm not avidly watching every show, perhaps this is why it hasn't worn thin. Yes I would like to see it done differently, (full reunion, less covers more deep cuts) and I would like to see a new song tested in the set here and there, building up to an album release. I believe that once the current dates and European tour is over, they will have to pull something out of the bag if the wish to continue at the same size venues they are filling now. I don't think the novelty of Slash/Axl back on stage again would carry them on a second round. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverburst80 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) I've been careful not to watch every show with an air of entitlement which would slowly but surely eat away at the sight of those three onstage together again. I'm very much looking forward to seeing this band play in my city in a couple of months and i'm pretty sure it will hit me then, live in full effect. Are they going to make music together again?, well that's the million dollar question that keeps this reunion very much still intriguing for me also. Edited November 3, 2016 by Silverburst80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggers Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 It's a band on tour, really not sure what else you expect this soon into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) Keep in mind what happened to Van Halen when they did the second and third tours - the interest dropped off in a big way, even with having a new album out, but the past two tours had them digging deep into the back catalog, and just like GNR there's not a massive back catalog. The only thing "new" is Slash and Duff doing the ChiDem songs, but Slash has put an interesting spin on songs that people thought you HAD to have 3 lead guitarists for. Keep in mind if some of the fans are bored with hearing the songs, how do you think the band members feel after 3 months of rehearsing them over and over, even if they've played them thousands of times? The audience reaction is the only thing that keeps GNR going, thankfully they booked Vegas and Mexico around Coachella, because the interest at Coachella seemed pretty chilly and meh, but those two shows also played into covering the expenses of rehearsals prior to that. Edited November 3, 2016 by dalsh327 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
default_ Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Of course it gets old if you watch every fuckin periscope or youtube video from all the gigs. I'm still waiting for the band to come to my country and havent watched periscopes or youtube videos, for me it is still good, but I rather have an album with Slash and Duff than this tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 that sounded somewhat bitter, Towelie, and i think deep down you agree. although i see where you're coming from. and i guess to a certain degree you're right. but why the disappointment. ok, seeing slash and duff play the same setlist over and over and over...gets old pretty fast. but only if you watch every periscope. for people who only watch one concert, it's an otherwordly experience. i haven't watched a single clip of "wich you were here" or "the seeker" since they returned. can you believe that? the momentum will be massive when i go see them come this summer and hear these songs for the first time. and also, we don't know what's ahead of us. i expect some surprises from uncle Axl and his crew. they have a track record of surprising us when we expect it the least, the sneaky bastards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asia Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 No, it hasn't worn off and it won't for a very long time. It's enough to look at that to be pretty sure of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italian girl Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 1 hour ago, Towelie said: It was the anti-climax to end all anti-climaxes. It was mildly exciting/entertaining for the first handful of shows, but less than a year into this reunion, it's gotten real old, real quick. Anyone else agree? #no Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Just remind yourself with this monstrosity and the reunion comes up smelling of roses, no pun intended, 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 1 minute ago, DieselDaisy said: Just remind yourself with this monstrosity and the reunion comes up smelling of roses, no pun intended, Don't see much of a difference from then and now tbh. Same ropey vocals, same tired setlist, just with a different guitarist and bass player. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padme Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 1 hour ago, Towelie said: It was the anti-climax to end all anti-climaxes. It was mildly exciting/entertaining for the first handful of shows, but less than a year into this reunion, it's gotten real old, real quick. Anyone else agree? If I could've picked how I would've liked GNR to go down in 2016, between getting a new album from the Ron/Ashba/Fortus lineup with a sprinkling of Finck/BH, or alternatively, have Slash and Duff return for the sole purpose of just extending the corporate touring for another 2-3 years, I would've told the latter to shove their reunion where the sun don't shine. At least when Slash was with Myles, we were getting new music from somebody in this sorry excuse for a band. If I could pick how I would like GN'R in 2017 it would be Axl/Slash/Izzy/Duff/Adler lineup celebtating the 30 years anniversary of AFD and at the same time making a new albums together with brand new songs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknroll41 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I disagree. I'm still blown away by it when I see new YouTube vids pop up of the 2016 shows. Hearing Axl finally sound good and seeing him look good while on stage with slash and duff, of all people, is still a pretty great thing imo. And the fact that Steven pops up every now and then makes it even better. Only thing left is for izzy to make a guest appearance somewhere at the same time as Steven so that everything can come full circle. i honestly don't even think I need a new record at this point. But to each their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 4 minutes ago, Towelie said: Don't see much of a difference from then and now tbh. Same ropey vocals, same tired setlist, just with a different guitarist and bass player. You have to be kidding? The moustache; the levitating piano; DJ Ashba! Vegas casinos!! What exists now is superior in every which way. The whole 2011 -15 period was one big joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
action Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 (edited) 31 minutes ago, DieselDaisy said: Just remind yourself with this monstrosity and the reunion comes up smelling of roses, no pun intended, nah, try this one for size those fucking arm gestures... Edited November 3, 2016 by action 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR DOOM Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Yes, let's get real here. No, it's not the GUNS N FUCKIN ROSES of 1989 but get a grip, Slash and Duff back is the best thing in GNR land since 1993. It isn't perfect, they need Adler and Izzy yes but come on now, did we just forget how fucking awful the NU GNR thing was overall? What the fuck was Axl thinking when he let DJ Ashba join his band called GNR? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooker Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 2 hours ago, DieselDaisy said: It is for the people who go to the shows. It is basically the same show, so people go to their version of that very same show for the live experience and no doubt enjoy it. If you are watching the youtube clips and stuff I'd agree - there is little of interest - but the tour is not aimed at those fans. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 50 minutes ago, DieselDaisy said: The moustache the levitating piano; DJ Ashba! Vegas casinos!! What exists now is superior in every which way. The whole 2011 -15 period was one big joke. None of those things have anything to do with the music they are playing. I don't give a shit about flying pianos, Vegas residencies etc, I just want a band that makes new music. I was bored watching Axl sing those songs in 11-14 and I'm even more bored watching him two years later still doing the same ol same ol. Jesus Christ himself could take over axe-duties and I would still feel like gauging my eyes out watching one more rendition of SCOM for the 2428th time. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonah Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 3 hours ago, Towelie said: It was the anti-climax to end all anti-climaxes. It was mildly exciting/entertaining for the first handful of shows, but less than a year into this reunion, it's gotten real old, real quick. Anyone else agree? If I could've picked how I would've liked GNR to go down in 2016, between getting a new album from the Ron/Ashba/Fortus lineup with a sprinkling of Finck/BH, or alternatively, have Slash and Duff return for the sole purpose of just extending the corporate touring for another 2-3 years, I would've told the latter to shove their reunion where the sun don't shine. At least when Slash was with Myles, we were getting new music from somebody in this sorry excuse for a band. I would agree to an extent. I did see 3 shows so I may be a little worn out and broke. My issues are the venue size/ticket prices, while I understand why their doing stadiums I hate attending that large of a show. And charging $200 plus for a ticket when I just saw slash a year ago for $60 and I was 10th row and nuguns I saw 3 years ago for $50 for a lower bowl seat. The lack of pyro during LALD bugs me, having the bang with no flames is stupid in my opinion. Even McCartney uses pyro during those parts (when I saw him in 2010 he did anyways) even with my complaints I'll still probably see them again when/if they roll threw town again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 1 hour ago, DieselDaisy said: Just remind yourself with this monstrosity and the reunion comes up smelling of roses, no pun intended, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.