Ali Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Shacklers has always been my favourite Nu Guns song. The drumming is relentless, the chorus is infectious, the rhythm guitar work is brilliant, and Ron's guitar tapping at the end is probably the best moment on the whole album. I'm always baffled to see so many fans ripping on this gem.It sounds dated, very 1999ish. I like it myself, but only when I'm in the mood for it. It's not really a song I think of when I think "GNR."I'm not sure if this 1999ish comment is a reference to Nu-metal or industrial music, but frankly it sounds like neither. There is no Nu-metal band that has ever had a guitar player do what Buckethead does with his guitar, not even close. If this a reference to industrial music, listen closely and you'll realize what Axl said is true - there is very little keyboard work in this song. Simply put, this is a Buckethead song with Axl's vocals/melodies on top.The guitar work by Bucket is so different that I can't say it sounds like any era at all because no mainstream band's guitarist has ever played like Bucket.Ali Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Doe Posted May 17, 2011 Share Posted May 17, 2011 Dcent song when i'm in the mood for it..but it's one of my least favourite songs from the album. Never been to keen on that intro, and the solo never quite got on with me..just a little too...whacky or funky for my liking. Great lyrics and chorus though, solid drumming and rhythm, still glad it was on the album rock1I share this opinion.. ! Thank you for sparing me the writing ! :xmasssanta: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FreeAsAChild Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 It doesn't really seem like Gn'R in many ways but I think the menacing sentiments reflective of It's So Easy / Get In The Ring are there. When I first heard it I was in complete shock, had to listen to it about twenty times on repeat before I could genuinely get it into my head that this was Gn'R. I really like it now. If I'm in any kind of bad form I'll stick it on and it helps every time ha. Loving the tapping at the end too, genius. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 It isn't as popular because it's a song that you can only listen to loud.Not a song you can have playing softely in the background while you do other things.Shackler's has to be pumping at full volume. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tange Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 can anyone who heard the leak of Shackler's tell me how its different from the album release? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 can anyone who heard the leak of Shackler's tell me how its different from the album release?From what I remember the ending was extended with a few extra drum beats. The leak was horrible quality so there might be some little differences here and there that couldn't be made out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tange Posted May 18, 2011 Share Posted May 18, 2011 can anyone who heard the leak of Shackler's tell me how its different from the album release?From what I remember the ending was extended with a few extra drum beats. The leak was horrible quality so there might be some little differences here and there that couldn't be made outCool. Thanks man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic Beast Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 The solo of Shacklers seems to me like a bunch of incohesive and irrelevant solos together sewn in one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruno P. Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Because it's not your standart... Chicken Dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic Beast Posted May 20, 2011 Share Posted May 20, 2011 Because it's not your standart... Chicken Dinner. Because its crap.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Majestic Beast Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 Surely there must be something wrong with you if this doesn't make you dance like fucking crazy:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9hjclke6ztM Love it so much!!! :wub: Perfect, i didnt said i dont like shacklers,i said that i cant understand the solo,dont stuck well with the whole song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest siliconmessiah Posted May 21, 2011 Share Posted May 21, 2011 One of the greatest songs on CD...great bringing to the gym! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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