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15 hours ago, StrangerInThisTown said:

Only "pop" thing is the sound of Demi Lovatos voice itself, which of course will make it sound like a pop song in some way. But that's what Slash was going for with that specific song, he wanted a different take and perspective for the lyrics of the song because he didn't want another guy to sing it, thinking he can sound like The Temptations. 

However, "uninspired crap" is horseshit all the way. How in the world of fuck can this be disappointing, are we even listening to the same artist? Especially after the last 2 albums SMKC put out? This is probably the most excited playing and batch of songs he released in ages.

It's better than The General, I give you that. However, I wasn't trashing the entire album/project, just sharing my view on that particular cover of Papa Was A Rolling Stone, which, all things considered (no pun), in my honest opinion is uninspired crap compared to the original.

I believe if you do a cover, you should bring something unique to the table, give it a spin, a twist, something, anything. George Michael did a better cover of this song back in the day, merging it with another cover, which was kinda unexpected, fresh and fucking beautiful at that moment in time. Slash's cover is none of that. Fun fact Slash was actually performing at the same concert where George Michael performed his cover. Check it out, it's amazing:

2 hours ago, Bitchisback said:

Some people don't like the blues dude, and a whole album might be a bit much to someone.   Idk how that's Axl's fault lol 

When in doubt blame Axl - always works.

I actually love blues, but I don't enjoy super clean pop blues like this. I like blues the way Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix, Jeff Healey and others did it. Slash merely quoting blues is different from what those guys did. It doesn't speak to me the way other stuff does but I can totally see how younger folks and Slash fans might like it.

2 hours ago, StrangerInThisTown said:

SMKC gets called boring, Slash goes and does something completely different, it gets called boring. lol. Maybe you need to come to the realization that his music just isn't for you? Some people are never fucking happy lol

I like his music in/with GNR. His other stuff not so much.

Boring, no soul, just professional music by professional musicians. The original is miles above this cover in vibe and atmosphere. Hopefully Slash gets his boring old fart type of blues fix now before putting uninspired crap like that on a possible new GNR album. Gimme Axl’s Wichita Lineman over this any day.

Robin sold some of his GNR gear years ago too. Richard also sold some stuff not too long ago. Sometimes you just need a little room. Unless you are a collector, why keep guitars you never play or memorabilia when there's plenty of other stuff worth holding on.

If I had the money I'd buy the black Telecaster from him. Awesome guitar and the fact it was played by Gilby only makes it better for me. I remember the red Tele he played on the Illusion tour, always thought it looked totally awesome and it sounded pretty cool too.

Some crazy people out there for sure. If you meet your favourite rock star at the gas station or something, I think it's ok to feel the vibe and maybe say hi asking for an autograph or something, but stalking their private home is way over the top and totally disrespectful. Even those selfies are pushing it in my opinion. I sure don't want to have my pic taken as I usually look like shit when I'm just out to quickly fetch a pack cigarettes. I have even more respect for the artists who understand it's special for the fan though and take a minute regardless of their day or schedule. Axl and the other guys are usually super friendly to fans, hard to come by yes, but if you do not behave like an idiot neither do they. So in public or at a concert yes ok be a (decent) fan but otherwise just leave them the fuck alone and do not stalk them and do not invade their privacy.

We need new music. Badly.

On 2/19/2024 at 1:25 AM, DoMw94 said:

Didn't know where to post this, but I figured here would work.

Michael Jackson's drummer, Jonathan 'Sugarfoot' Moffett's take on Welcome to The Jungle

 

If GNR ever tours again and Steven is not available I wouldn't mind having this guy on drums. I doubt he's gonna do it for a tip though, this is world class drumming right there.

Steven remains first choice though, no one plays GNR drums like him.

Nothing against Frank, but I always felt he'd be a better fit (and more appreciated) in another band.

As a European, I used to look up to America. Not anymore.

You don't have to hate one thing to love another, but it's all just mere divide and conquer - and you embrace that with a passion without even thinking. Just look at this discussion here, it's a perfect example of that.

Your votes don't mean shit as your POTUS is selected by the MIC, you are just cattle and cannon fodder to them.

It's gonna be Michelle or Kamala next time. It's all they will offer you. And you gonna be good sheep and select whoever looks nicer on TV or caters most to your own bubble - only to end up with the same shit, just worse.

"Meet the new boss, same as the old boss." You're all getting fooled, over and over again.

Take a look around, read up on history and make up your mind. 

That being said, it's not any better in Europe.

1. This I Love
2. Catcher In The Rye
3. There Was A Time
4. Street Of Dreams
5. Prostitute
6. Better
7. Hard Skool
8. Oh My God
9. If The World
10. Sorry
11. Chinese Democracy
12. Riad
13. Madagascar
14. IRS
15. Perhaps
16. Shackler's Revenge
17. Monsters
18. Scraped
19. The General
20. Absurd

1 minute ago, PatrickS77 said:

Yeah. 70.000 people were able to get tix for Munich, but despite being there since before it started, I didn't get one.

Pre-sale started 90 minutes ago as I'm typing this.

They are already selling tickets for previously unannounced additional concerts in Hannover and Dresden, one hour after pre-sale began.

And even those are almost sold out already.

Tried to get one ticket for a friend.

That pre-sale is absolutely laughable, iinsane, sad, twisted and just outright mean and evil.

Eventim should be forever banned from selling tickets to such concerts.

20 hours ago, Gordon Comstock said:

The only appeal of this tour seems to be 'I still want to see Angus live' or treating it like a sendoff. Maybe a few 'residencies' at places like Wembley, Coachella, River Plate, etc with Cliff would've been more exciting. Brian deserves a last hurrah, but he sounded bad at Power Trip and I can't imagine him doing 20+ shows without issues...

Brian is 76 years old. I cut him all the slack in the world showing up putting his heart into it and he always does. I think the best approach is like you said to treat it like a sendoff or celebration more than expecting a technically perfect performance.

Power Trip was the first AC/DC show for Brian after a while and those hearing issues would pull the rug under any musicians carpet for a bit. I'm sure he'll be alright on this tour once the venues will be bursting with energy from the audiences.

As for residencies I'm glad they do not do that and instead give fans around the world a chance to say goodbye and see them one last time. Even though I have decided to not go because of the lineup changes, I hope the tour is gonna be great for the band and the fans.

Don't know all of his work, but the Purple Rain album has a special place in my heart for many reasons. Amazing musician, still underrated and underappreciated, I miss him. Favourite songs? "How Come You Don't Call Me Anymore?", "The Morning Papers", "Nothing Compares To You" and "Purple Rain".

Lots of potential for interesting covers for sure. I always thought "Take The Long Way Home" by Supertramp would be a good cover choice.

4 hours ago, Gunner Gilby said:

Genuine question. Is anyone really excited about seeing this line up? Brian God bless him can't sing like he used too. Stevie's only been there all of two albums and is no Malcolm, the drummer and bassist however talented they may be are substitutes and Angus is the only original member.

I mean 2016 wasn't perfect either. But you had Chris Slade returning and Axl filling in was something of a novelty which worked surprisingly well. This just reeks of a cash grab. Sure GN'R's tours are cash grab too. But at least you've got Axl, Slash, Duff n Dizzy.

Bands going this long naturally will have different incarnations in order to keep going this long and each of that incarnation will be loved by some fans, despised by others and accepted by the masses as long as popularity is established the label is right.

That being said, for me there's just enough AC/DC left in this lineup.

The rhythm section is crucial to that AC/DC sound and having some "pros" fill in doesn't work for me. When they got Axl to fill in for Brian at least they got a real rock star. And when Axl got Buckethead and Ron at least he got us some real virtuosos. Those replacements in AC/DC might be fine musicians, but given the cultural impact and heritage of AC/DC among entire generations they are not enough.

Cash grab? More like age and inability to let go, both on their side and the fans. I saw them with Malcolm, Cliff and Phil and to this day it remains one of the most cherished concerts of my life. I'd be an idiot to let the upcoming tour put a shadow on that memory. If Cliff and Phil would be on board, I would have attended at least one show to celebrate them and part of my own life. But with those guys? At this point? For those ticket prices? In those venues? In these times? No fucking way.

Time to let go. And I say this with a heavy heart. I fucking love AC/DC.

22 minutes ago, PatrickS77 said:

Huh? What else did you expect? It's summer. They always do stadiums and fields in the summer. Line up is very certain:

We are thrilled to finally announce the ‘POWER UP’ European Tour.
Angus, Brian, Stevie, and Matt will be joined by Chris Chaney to carry the torch for Cliff. The tour will see us play shows across Germany, Italy, Spain, The Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, England, Slovakia, Belgium, France & Ireland this Summer. We can't wait to see you all out there. Tickets on sale Feb 16.

Ticket prices most likely will be expensive, but still way cheaper than what most other high profile acts charge.

Thanks, I didn't catch the confirmation of the lineup yet.

You are right about the venues, it's summer - I just don't like any of those venues. They should have booked Goffertpark in Nijmegen instead of JC arena in Amsterdam but that's just me being picky looking at ticket prices these days I want the best and not a compromise.

The lineup is the biggest reason for me to not go. Can't raise Malcolm from the dead but the rhythm section is what I love most about AC/DC and with Matt and Chris it's just too little AC/DC for me. I understand most people just want Angus, but for me it was all about their rhythm section (best in rock ever imo) and that is gone now.

Hope everyone is having fun though. Last time I saw them was the Back In Black lineup with Malcolm and Phil so I'm kinda spoiled and rather let that be my last AC/DC concert.

Dates are coming a little too late.

Venues suck. Stadiums and fields only.

Most EU shows in Germany. Only one show in the Netherlands.

Lineup still uncertain, likely no Phil and no Cliff, just Angus and Brian plus replacements. 

Ticket prices likely an arm and a leg if you actually want to see them with your own eyes and not just on a screen.

Hope it's gonna be great last tour and everyone's having fun but I'll pass.

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Duff filling in might increase chances of Axl joining Brian for a song or two at a show. However, I'd rather hear Cliff playing bass in AC/DC.