saber_ Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Steven all the way. Look, Matt's a nice guy and all, but he doesn't know how to tune his snare drum, nor was he as exciting to "air drum" to as Steven.Listen to the Ritz gig. Listen to how Steven has his snare drum tuned. It's high-pitched (relatively), crisp, authoritative, and sharp. Matt's snare drum sounds like crap- all midrangey, muddy, and definitely NOT authoritative. As far as style, Steve is just so much more rock n roll. Like it or not, it was his style which helped define part of the band's original sound. I dunno, to me- Matt's style is boring. Hey, he's a great time keeper, and unlike Steven he was able to control his addictions, but damn he just sounds plain. There are exceptions of course- I like his stuff on "You could be mine" and other songs. But overall, Steven had a je ne se quois which Matt most definitely did not. Again, go look at the Ritz gig. Steven is dead-on and is propelling the band with his kit. It's undeniable. You can agree or disagree with me, but Izzy heard it too, and has mentioned it (I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albondi Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 (edited) Steven!!, i hate matt since i saw him talking shit about axl and november rain on the gnr special on VH1 Edited February 19, 2011 by Albondi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Changes Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Steve! That is unfortunately so sad. Is it me or is Steven using a double kick in this video above?Is it just me or has his speech improved? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Adler, the best rock n roll drummers have swing...like Charlie Watts for example. I hate those ridgid marching band type drummers, rock n roll is rhythm based music, drummers need to be loose not robotic. Matts probably the better drummer but he has a different feel. I think Brain was a motherfucker behind the kit although i dunno about his swing credentials Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAC185 Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Adler, the best rock n roll drummers have swing...like Charlie Watts for example. I hate those ridgid marching band type drummers, rock n roll is rhythm based music, drummers need to be loose not robotic. Matts probably the better drummer but he has a different feel. I think Brain was a motherfucker behind the kit although i dunno about his swing credentials I have gone into about ten threads this week only to find you have said exactly what I was about to say. It is sad really, if only you weren't backing those damn Gooners for the title I think we could be friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamin' Demon Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I would want Matt because he has more power and calibre. If Gn'R reunited and made a new album, I'd want it to be faster and more reckless on drums, something that Matt would do a better job at than Steven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmo Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 (edited) I'd go with Matt just 'cause I don't like Steven as a person (he's like GnR's Peter Criss: whiny, wasted and replaceable), and Matt seems more reliable. Edited June 2, 2011 by It Don't Really Matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumblecool Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 Brain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewbacca Posted June 2, 2011 Share Posted June 2, 2011 I'd go with Matt just 'cause I don't like Steven as a person (he's like GnR's Peter Criss: whiny, wasted and replaceable), and Matt seems more reliable.+1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace Nova Posted June 5, 2011 Share Posted June 5, 2011 Well, the Steven Adler of 1987 would be a shoe in - he just has the "pop" sound of AFD - much more than Matt Sorum did. But unfortunately, he may not be the drummer he once was - I hope he is - or can be. I guess they would have to do an extensive tryout - several sessions with him to see if he still has it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angel345 Posted June 7, 2011 Share Posted June 7, 2011 None of them I personally prefer Sorum. He has some business sense and at least he can stay clean and sober. But I can't deny that Adler is the better drummer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic Beast Posted June 8, 2011 Share Posted June 8, 2011 Someone to stop Steven in giving interviews and talking for reunion,this guy wants reunion to make money and cries like a baby everytime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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