WAR41 Posted September 2, 2015 Share Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) Hey Marc,I always thought it was sort of odd that no GNR albums have ever been remastered (outside of the MFSL Gold releases), especially considering how common it is for big acts to remaster albums to cash in. Do you think that had to do with the Axl/Slash feud? Do you think now that things appear to be much better between the two of them that we might see a 25 year remaster of UYI 1 & 2 next year and a 30 year remaster of AFD in 2017?Thanks Edited September 2, 2015 by WAR41 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recklessroad Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 The fact that Axl and Slash were not communicating at all is one of the reasons why there has not been anything done with the music they worked on together. However I'm happy with how AFD sounds, its a masterpiece. You are right about the fact that they could make a ton of money with remastering it are repackaging it a bit differently. I'm a stick in the mud and don't really like changes. I would say don't fuck with it. Maybe someday they could put out a cool box set with some different mixes from AFD. I remember Axl wanted to remix the end of Paradise City after it was already all done. He had some ideas about that. Axl is very creative as you already know, so if he has some ideas, they could turn out to be something special. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChineseIRS Posted September 3, 2015 Share Posted September 3, 2015 The fact that Axl and Slash were not communicating at all is one of the reasons why there has not been anything done with the music they worked on together. However I'm happy with how AFD sounds, its a masterpiece. You are right about the fact that they could make a ton of money with remastering it are repackaging it a bit differently. I'm a stick in the mud and don't really like changes. I would say don't fuck with it. Maybe someday they could put out a cool box set with some different mixes from AFD. I remember Axl wanted to remix the end of Paradise City after it was already all done. He had some ideas about that. Axl is very creative as you already know, so if he has some ideas, they could turn out to be something special. I agree, i dont think Appetite needs a remastering at this point in time. Still sounds great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ludurigan Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 (edited) The fact that Axl and Slash were not communicating at all is one of the reasons why there has not been anything done with the music they worked on together. However I'm happy with how AFD sounds, its a masterpiece. You are right about the fact that they could make a ton of money with remastering it are repackaging it a bit differently. I'm a stick in the mud and don't really like changes. I would say don't fuck with it. Maybe someday they could put out a cool box set with some different mixes from AFD. I remember Axl wanted to remix the end of Paradise City after it was already all done. He had some ideas about that. Axl is very creative as you already know, so if he has some ideas, they could turn out to be something special.yeah i also think appetite doesnt need to be touchedit is terrific as it isbut id love a box set full of demos, outtakes, unreleased studio stuff and also proper live recordings from that erawe all have heard the circulating demos and i am sure there is plenty more Edited September 4, 2015 by ludurigan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAR41 Posted September 4, 2015 Author Share Posted September 4, 2015 To be clear I agree with all of you, especially on AFD. I think it is an incredible album that shouldn't be touched up. Its just common for albums of this caliber to be remastered/repackaged to cash in on them. The fact that GNR had not done it yet was always strange to me. If Axl and Slash are indeed talking I would think that this is imminent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russel Nash Posted September 4, 2015 Share Posted September 4, 2015 To be clear I agree with all of you, especially on AFD. I think it is an incredible album that shouldn't be touched up. Its just common for albums of this caliber to be remastered/repackaged to cash in on them. The fact that GNR had not done it yet was always strange to me. If Axl and Slash are indeed talking I would think that this is imminent.I don't mind remastered records, but to be honest, always sounds horrid to my ears. Maybe a few exceptions, but very rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlsMainMan Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 The only thing AFD could maybe use is a touch less reverb on Steven's drums, but other than that I think it's aged quite well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IncitingChaos Posted September 6, 2015 Share Posted September 6, 2015 Very few records get released that maintain a modern feel as it ages. AFD is one of them in my opinion. It's agrd well, the original mix is still crisp and really well done. I don't see many areas for improvement from an audio stand point. Any of those songs could be released today and sound just as good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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