tange Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 I guess it gets overlooked cos it hardly ever gets played live. But for it's one of the most epic songs on CD. But it's also really easy to listen to, the transition through all the parts is so smooth. Then you get all that wild Great balls of fire piano at the end. Between this and Estranged I'm not sure which is more epic.I think it could be the most melodic and beautiful song in the entire Guns canon, except for maybe One in a million.They both have similar liberal baiting subject matter too. maybe the most misunderstood GNR songs maybe, and true both great musically. Even without the lyrics OIAM would be a badass song. Catcher is beautiful and trippy and a catchy tune. I could see it floating across the airwaves on the radio in the summer. but alas radio sucks. I think Ron's solo sort compliments the song, in terms of it going further out there and more delirious. I don't really remember the solo if I'm honest, it's that piano.both sound great but for some reason too much is going on. they need to strip out some of the layers and it would be perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GET OFF AXLS BACK Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 It gets over looked because it's shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 Ron's work in the outro verse elevates the album version to a level far higher than anything reached on the leaked demoAgree 100%.The final minute of CITR is probably the best moment on the entire album. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alstonuk Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 The final minute is the worst bit for me, way too much going on. What I love about CD is that I always hear something new, but the end of Catcher is way too muddled and there's too much going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trqster Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 A master piece song like some others on CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivbator Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 One of my fav top 5 gn'r tunes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A.J. Posted May 23, 2012 Share Posted May 23, 2012 (edited) One of the most beautiful tunes ever written. Yes, Ron's work on this song seems rather random at parts, but that doesn't take much away from this epic song. When they played the song live, Ron already had improved the solo a bit. I think, if he had the chance to redo his solo parts today, he would love to do so. The face that he improved the solo live clearly shows that he's not satisfied with his work on the recorded version.Someone who totally nailed the song is the best GN'R drummer ever: Brain!!! Just listen to the final part, listen to Brain go all nuts on the drums!!! Sheer brilliance ... Edited May 23, 2012 by A.J. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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