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I'm good with this tune.  I like Chris Stapleton and he's probably the most universally appreciated popular music guy today, especially since he performed the anthem at the Super Bowl last year.  Getting him to play or sing on anything automatically generates good publicity.  

On 9/22/2023 at 9:46 AM, Gnrcane said:

The lyrics to OIAM are offensive but that doesn't make them awful from an artistic point of view.  They portrayed the thoughts of a "small town white boy" going to a big city in the late 1970s/early 1980s.  I don't know where you are from or how old you are but, somebody growing up in a small town in rural Indiana in the 1960s and 1970s would not have come into contact with very many people, if any, who weren't straight and white.  There wasn't any internet so the only exposure to other cultures that somebody would get is maybe a little from watching TV shows, depending on the shows they watched.  

"Artists" use those offensive words in various works all the time and don't get criticized the way Axl did.  The "n word" appears in many works of fiction from the 70s and 80s.  It is for sure in Stephen King's "The Stand" being spoken by white characters.  IIRC correctly, Daryl's racist brother in "The Walking Dead" used the word on TV in the first season and that was over 20 years after the release of OIAM.

What I'm trying to say is that, from the standpoint of telling as story and portraying the thoughts of the character to the listener, the lyrics of OIAM are excellent.  That doesn't mean that I think racial slurs are appropriate to use in songs but their use doesn't automatically make me hate the song.  I mean, if Axl would have found different words to describe black men hassling and intimidating people in inner city bus stops would it really have made a difference.  As far as the "gay F word," that was a pretty common term used back then and wasn't looked at in the way it is now.  It was used as an insult all the time by other kids when I was in the 10-15 year old range back in the 80s.

Smart post.  Sometimes I forget that a large number of members on here weren't living the 80's and may lack firsthand contextual knowledge.  

I love this band and saw my 25th show in Biloxi last night.  But that doesn’t mean that I can’t be objective here.   I agree with at @KeyserSoze  Axl must have the sound engineer adjusting his mic volume to hide his voice during the rough patches.  Axl would lash-out and someone would get fired  if it were 1992 and what happened with Axl’s vocals last night occurred during a performance.   
 

it wasn’t just Axl’s vocals though.  I felt that the guitar volume levels were poorly monitored which led to too loud or too soft solos throughout the night.  Nothing seemed mixed properly.  I was surprised to hear a previous poster mention that he heard a sound check.  Maybe the sound guys were so  busy trying to hide Axl’s mistakes they forgot to monitor the volume levels of the two guitars.  

 

I searched the forum for posts about this book and was surprised to find no comments about this book.  It’s a great read (or listen, I bought it on Audible).  Beginning on chapter 72, The author talks about his time working for Axl beginning at rehearsals for the Las Vegas  HOB New Year’s show and Rock in Rio in 2000. 

The author gives an interesting behind the scenes insight on how things were back then.   
 

https://www.amazon.com/Memoir-Roadie-Weiland-Carpenters-Drinks-ebook/dp/B08F78FKY7/ref=nodl_?dplnkId=d7f2719f-6fbc-4947-bcf5-06e905cc5960

On 6/19/2022 at 6:32 PM, Gordon Comstock said:

 

I like some Darkness songs, but this one's surprising.

 

 

Facelift is great too, but Dirt closer to the iconic status of AFD.

Permission to Land is awesome.  Get your hands off of my woman muthafukaaaa-aaaaa-aaaa

On 6/13/2022 at 2:34 AM, SAU3R said:

As Axl‘s voice changed quite a bit over the years and he cannot sing the way he did in the 90s or even 2016 (which is understandable of course), do you think he should rearrange some of his vocals, for example sing in lower octaves instead of the original range to make things more comfortable for him. I think Axl’s high pitched vocals and his raspy mid range are one of the things that make GNR so interesting so I can see some fans being put off if he doesn’t do them anymore. On the other hand, some songs would definitely benefit from not being sung in falsetto.

Whats your opinion?

Yes,  Especially on ' You Could Be Mine', which can be a rough one at times.  He would be better off singing it like Mr. Brownstone in a low register and occasionally go high.  

I would rather see GNR fill the New Orleans and Boston Festival vacancy created by the Foo Fighters cancellations.  I'm not sure if they are contractually obligated to perform or how that works but it would be nice to see GNR step-in.  

Aloha friends.  The only thing that I ever recall Eddie saying about GNR previously was when he made a comment as he took the stage at that disastrous Bridge School Benefit GNR performance when Axl was late and Eddie stepped in to play a short set while they waited on GNR.  I cant remember exactly what he said, but it was something like "if you would have told me when I woke up this morning that I'd be opening for Guns N' Roses, I would have said you're lying".  Never heard anything bad. 

Going to this.  Message me if anyone is organizing a pre-show party.  

I enjoy Absurd as much as I enjoy hearing "You wanna step into my world!" when I let UYI II play too long.  After hearing the kind of music this version of the band makes together when playing their jam parts on stage in between songs, you would hope that the first thing they put together would be something better than this.  If Axl can't record in the same voice he used to nail the ACDC tour 5 years ago, fine.  He can sing the lower octaves and would still sound good. 

I won't be disappointed if they choose to leave this one out of the set at my next show (Atlantic City), if it is not cancelled/posponed. 

Hello everyone.  I'm going to this one - the Saturday show!   I do wish there was enough enthusiasm for this tour for a pre-concert Forum event somewhere in Atlantic City.  I saw Aerosmith years ago at Trump Plaza/ Boardwalk Hall and there was a kick-ass pre-show party on the beach.  

If any of you are going, have you considered getting tickets to see Brit Floyd at the Borgata on Friday night?  They look awesome on Youtube.  

Scott taught him to use a megaphone before he died.  Don't love it, but I'm enjoying AC/DC's new release and the new Chris Stapleton album right now so I'm probably not best suited to be a critic.  Glad they're going for it and I wish them success. 

9 hours ago, Sydney Fan said:

I wish converse would do that, especially if the band are going to be touring during the illusion anniversary. 

Maybe even the marlboro shirt again. I woukd take that over an axl endorsed kilt clothing line 

#Axlwater

I forgot about the Marlboro shirt. I tried to save up enough miles to purchase one that looked similar but I didnt smoke enough or I quit before I had enough miles.  Cant remember. 

23 hours ago, Snooze said:

He has to release the ‘Axl’ hi top sneakers!

I'll display those next to my Marty McFly Nikes.  

Axl's making preparations to compete with DJ Ashba in the rock clothing marketplace.  

8 hours ago, DownUnderScott said:

And that there is the big problem mate. Axl's low self-esteem seems to need to release the greatest record ever, each time. He puts all this unneccesary pressure on himself when fans like us would be thrilled to just hear his voice on a new album. Obviously if it was a Metallica Lulu moment it wouldn't be well recieved but Im sure anything he creates and releases would be at the very least really good. 

Maybe he doesn't believe in the consistency of his voice anymore.  I know that most of us don't either.  I think he needs to change his sound and sing with his regular mid-range (is that the term?) voice like the verses of Don't Cry and Patience. Axl is nearly 60.  The ferocity portrayed in his high, scratchy voice doesn't seem that legitimate anymore.  I'm not saying that Axl should go totally soft rock but if he took it easier on his voice, I think he could record some nice songs on top of the music created by this talented version of the band.  

In MIA and ready to party.  I don't expect much from the new era.  Right now, I'm more excited about the D-O-Double-G-you see. Section 106, Row 6.  Come say hello. 

Perhaps this is a high-priced marketing scheme to attract American visitors back to the Dominican Republic.  There is no way they can sell enough tickets at that resort to cover the cost of hiring GNR to play a gig.  I think there is a good possibility that it has been subsidized by the ministry of tourism and the resort itself to help bring back international tourism, which declined by nearly 300,000 visitors in 2019.  

I used to see these guys when they would swing through the ATL from about 2005-2009. I’ve met chad a couple times and he was very cool.  It’s amazing that he’s still going.  I’m sure he’s probably had no fewer that 3-5 different Izzys, Duffs, Stephens, and Slashes over the years.  

Thanks for discussing the late great Eddie Money on the last episode.  I enjoy your podcasts.  

Good show. I wasn’t happy with the VIP viewing area so I negotiated with a girl standing at the entrance to the VVIP all-inclusive section and gave her $20 for each of us to get into that section.  That enabled us to watch the show between the Gen Pop rail and the stage. I wish they would get rid of The Seeker and Wichita Lineman still but other than that, no complaints.  

On 10/14/2019 at 4:11 PM, Amaya said:

Mothers on Poydras Street for some morning breakfast or better lunch. Locals and tourist go. Inexpensive in price. It is almost  across from Superdome. Take pics of Superdome.  It is huge, right there. There might be a Superdome tour.  Pat O' Briens  for drinks. Hurricanes. 1 hurricane is a lot. A whole lot of mixed alcohol. They will box up your glass. You can drink and walk with alcohol in plastic cups.. You can buy alcohol drinks in N.O. 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. At the bars, grocery stores, etc.  Leave drinking with your drink in your car to the locals though. Walking and drinking  is ok. Harrahs Casino on end of Canal Street just to see if that us not your thing. Good,decent restaurant ,inexpensive thete and I think buffet. See , google it. Shopping at French Market for souvenirs which is Down the street from Cafe Du Monde- beignets and strong chicory coffee. If you want a fine dining, very ,very expensive N.O. experience, Antoines in French Qrtrs. Suit n tie for men. Reservations. Dress or pansuit for women.  Good food , causual dress, moderate in price, touristy place at House Of Blues on Decatur in French Quarters. Tour by foot French Quarters. Get on  French Quarter tour. See brochures at your hotel. Colorful place from Old Absinthe House ,legend says Napoleon was coming to live there ,but he died to the Laurie Mansion. It is haunted. She did horrible things  to her "captive, free servants. " Stay safe. Don't act like a tourist. Stay in tourist areas. Streetcar ride up St.Charles Ave. See big, antebellum homes. Board at Canal Street and ,I forget. By Adlers, expensive jewelry store with the big clock hanging outside. Go to St.Louis Catherdal. Gift store too. Historic. Aquarium  at  end of Canal Street by Mississippi River if that is your thing. Confederate Museum. Sustets of The Holy Family muesum.D- Day WWII Museum.  Lots of muesums. See hotel brochure. Food. Can you drive or cab ride to Deanies on Lake Avenue in Metairie? Authentic, real good seafood dishes. Moderate in price, casual dress.There is a good restaurant in The French Market. Book a swamp tour. Book a plantation tour  . See brochures your hotel. "I know wha' ir ya' shoes at...." please avoid sidewalk hustlers. By the way, your shoes are on your feet.  That will cost your like 3-4 dollars. Just avoid hustlers. Have fun. City Park for concert , cab ride or hotel might have shuttle . You cannot walk to City Park.

Rajun.s..please add.

I like you’re writing style for some reason.   This looks like a unique form of tourist poetry.  

I’m going tomorrow night.  I hope Axl listens to DH a couple times on the way to the park to get re-aquatinted with this forgotten masterpiece.