Vincent Vega Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) I see people bashing DJ and comparing him negatively to Robin, Robin of all people! It's kind of amazing for me to see Robin being praised and looked back sentimentally now when while he was in the band he was unceasingly (but righteously, IMO) bashed here for 'ruining' the old songs and for his meandering, amateurish solos. Even his 'shining moment' on CD, This I Love's solo, is kind of poor and is for me the worst part of the song because as a solo it doesn't uplift or awe, it just feels like an anticlimax--It goes nowhere as a solo.I don't get the dissatification with DJ around here. The guy is a melodic player and has the classic rock sound and style. He may not be technically gifted like Bumble or Bucket, but he's got a melodic flow to his playing and his style is very much in the Classic Guns mold.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgi6tzrTBCU&feature=relatedGive me one solo that Robin ever did that matches up to just this one solo by DJ. I'll be honest, I wasn't sure about DJ myself until I heard Ballad of Death, but hearing it has convinced me he's the best thing to happen to Guns post 1996. Edited February 3, 2011 by Indigo Child Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 Both kick ass (but DJ is such a poser it isn't even funny. God, I want to strangle him somtimes.)!He's a poser for looking how he wants to look?I'll take his look any day over this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 neither kicks ass, but they do the job well enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estranged Reality Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 Hey, lock the thread if you think it's a stupid one. I've just seen quite a bit of bashing of DJ over the last few days and I was amazed by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misch Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Both kick ass (but DJ is such a poser it isn't even funny. God, I want to strangle him somtimes.)!This. + Robin wrote Better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Horse Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Hey, lock the thread if you think it's a stupid one. I've just seen quite a bit of bashing of DJ over the last few days and I was amazed by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estranged Reality Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) To be frank, people always complain about bandmembers until they leave. A lot of people who loathed Buckethead -- myself included -- now think he was the best thing to happen to "NuGN'R." Time gives clearer perspective.I didn't think much of Robin in the band at first because Axl had him playing the old band's material, but once the '06 tour came around my opinion changed a bit. He has a very unique style and on his own songs it works very well. His solos on "TWAT," "If the World," "Better" and so on I've really got no problem with at all. Maybe once DJ records with the band and releases material more people will appreciate his work -- but as of now he's really just covering many other artists who have previously written for the band, so people aren't going to be as accepting. It's just common sense.EDIT: One thing I will say about DJ is that, talent aside, I feel like he tries way too hard for the rock n' roll image. Sticking his cigarette in the guitar head for example. C'mon dude, it's 2011. Look at someone like Keith or Slash and they exude that natural don't-give-a-shit mentality; DJ just seems to be aiming for it, which I think a lot of people have picked up on and that's another reason he gets some shit on the forums from what I've observed. Edited February 3, 2011 by Estranged Reality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
w6a6x6l6 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 why ????? bandwagon jumpers !!!! if " d.j. is going back to 6 am" and " Robin is coming back " people on here always wanna be on "the good side " of GNRmakes me wonder where GUNSGUY has been lmfao Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guns n' Swedes Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I never liked Robin's version of the old songs, nor his looks and style. DJ is perfect for the band. No wonder Axl love him so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumble's Bridge Pickup Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 In my eyes DJ doesn't look exactly like a classic rock guitarist, more like a member of My Chemical Romance or something.Now this is why Robin is one of my favourite guitarists: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay410 Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 The original video you had up of that song was absolutely awful. If that was the original recording, I'd be embarrassed, his bends were out of key and his tone was awful.In the video you have up now its much better, but still, its some pretty generic guitar playing. He just doesn't do anything for me. He fits in gn'r well, but Robin was good for Guns because he added to mystique. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulises Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Same thing with Buckethead. When he was in the band, everybody bashed him. Years after, most of the people love him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 The original video you had up of that song was absolutely awful. If that was the original recording, I'd be embarrassed, his bends were out of key and his tone was awful.In the video you have up now its much better, but still, its some pretty generic guitar playing. He just doesn't do anything for me. He fits in gn'r well, but Robin was good for Guns because he added to mystique.The original video was a cover version by someone which is why I replaced it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 EDIT: One thing I will say about DJ is that, talent aside, I feel like he tries way too hard for the rock n' roll image. Sticking his cigarette in the guitar head for example. C'mon dude, it's 2011. Look at someone like Keith or Slash and they exude that natural don't-give-a-shit mentality; DJ just seems to be aiming for it, which I think a lot of people have picked up on and that's another reason he gets some shit on the forums from what I've observed.Thats exactly what Im trying to say. Remember that twitter update where he thought he was the shit for smoking in a non smoking hotel room? I was like WTF? Robin on the other hand is the opposite of that. He isn't trying to please anyone. He doesn't try to fit in and he has his own uniqe way of playing guitar (and haricuts).You don't think his whole 2006 look was just an attempt to ''fit in'' with Guns?I certainly don't feel that that long hair + beard look was natural for him...He got rid of it as soon as NiN called back.That to me is a real poser, someone who adapt even his own image just to fit whatever band he's in. That's someone who will sell their soul for a buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bumble's Bridge Pickup Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) to me is a real poser, someone who adapt even his own image just to fit whatever band he's in. That's someone who will sell their soul for a buck.Makes no sense. His look and stage moves were still pretty outlandish. Remember the dresses and the black plastic bags he wore as vests?I don't see how Robin ever 'sold his soul' He doesn't even give interviews, get signature gear, or have a fabulous website, unlike Ashba. Edited February 3, 2011 by Jyrgen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Glow Inc. Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2ikXOYzyC4&feature=relatedI get what you're sayin' but DJ is having sex with :That must count for something eh ?!Oh and Robin HAS a signature guitar. It's a shecter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted February 3, 2011 Author Share Posted February 3, 2011 I think Robin's 06 moves and shit were trying to mock GN'R and rock in general. His fake ''orgasm'' faces while playing solos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowOfTheWave Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Really getting sick of people bitching about the threads, you don't have to click on them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loko Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Cause Robin is one of the greatest guitarist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheapJon Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I think Robin's 06 moves and shit were trying to mock GN'R and rock in general. His fake ''orgasm'' faces while playing solos.lol, have a cigarette and blow kisses to the crowd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bran Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 i think dj is a perfect fit for guns i liked robin too and it sucked that he left but when dj was announced i was happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Cause Robin is one of the greatest guitarist.in his appartment, he's probably the best one there. Unless his wife plays also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bansidhe Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 He doesn't even give interviews, get signature gear, or have a fabulous website, unlike Ashba.Ahem... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Glow Inc. Posted February 3, 2011 Share Posted February 3, 2011 This thread needs more of her anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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