Apollo Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Nobody was laughing in Las Vegas at any of the shows that That I attended.From all accounts Axl was on fire and tore it up in Vegas.People are wondering why you also praise the shows where he sounds terrible. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 A joke, that's what Axl has turned into. Too bad.Axl still has incredible charisma, so he is hardly a joke. He also has a great sense of humor.He's nothing but a sad joke. Don't care about his charisma, he's a singer, not a comedian.I hope he gets his shit together for the upcoming tour - whether that be a reunion or a new line-up, I don't care - so we can enjoy him in full force again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grogmug Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 No, they are not enough. I've been going to shows since Vegas 2001 and he hasn't sounded good since 2006 in all honestly (some in 2010). He turns the instruments up so loud at some shows that it drowns out his voice on purpose. If he gets in SHAPE, I think he could sound great again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little EMO Annie Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Nobody was laughing in Las Vegas at any of the shows that That I attended.From all accounts Axl was on fire and tore it up in Vegas.People are wondering why you also praise the shows where he sounds terrible.He did not sound terrible at the GG. I was there and it was a totally awesome performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Axl sounded incredibly awful at GG. The worst he has sounded since Rio 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-W.A.R- Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) i wouldn't even want a reunion if hes just gonna embarrass himself by being out of shape, flubbing lyrics and sounding like mickey mouselets hope he brings his A game for our sake and his Edited December 28, 2015 by -W.A.R- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trqster Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Even at one of his worse moments on stage an angry Axl could still pull of some rasp and nice performances nonetheless. https://youtu.be/Gds22fRu_Dg?t=18m32s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Słash Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 When he sounds good, I say he sounds good, but when he sounds shit, then I can't be delusional and say he sounds amazing, he does sounds awful here and thats a FACT. And Philipm787 is not my long lost brother 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovim Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) Yeah, Rio 2011 was horrid, but it was the first show of the tour. I can't really judge Axl's vocal ability based on his first show or shows of the tour. He does not prepare. Better to judge based on mid to end of the tour shows, after he had a chance to warm up his vocal chords. Edited December 28, 2015 by Rovim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbaugerud Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 According to the only info we have about Axl's current state, is Slash's brother apologizing for calling him fat etc saying: Axl is on a strict diet and training regime (or something like that).In fact, having been on this board for 10+ years, that exact apology was what convinced me that something big is going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I sent a copy of Rocky 4 to GNR HQ so everything will fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovim Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 According to the only info we have about Axl's current state, is Slash's brother apologizing for calling him fat etc saying: Axl is on a strict diet and training regime (or something like that).In fact, having been on this board for 10+ years, that exact apology was what convinced me that something big is going on.The Axl on a strict diet thing was just a snarky remark about Axl cause Ash got tired with the Guns questions. He apologized for his comments cause Slash was pissed off about his brother jeopardizing his new found friendship with Axl, cause he knows Axl is a "sensitive" guy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I'm still in pre-fight ice cream eating mode, shadow boxing to Madgascar, skipping with barbed wire, carrying logs to Carl's Jr. I'm about to watch the screener of Creed yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfierose Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I've cleaned up a lot of this thread, I also spent a great deal of time last night cleaning up other thread derailments in D&N.Just to be clear to everyone involved, Little Emo Annie is no longer a member here, ANY deliberate bumping of her posts or discussion about her will result in warning points been given.Let's all move on and enjoy some quality discussion over the coming weeks. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babooshka Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 When he sounds good, I say he sounds good, but when he sounds shit, then I can't be delusional and say he sounds amazing, he does sounds awful here and thats a FACT. And Philipm787 is not my long lost brother If he lost weight and improved his breathing/stamina, he would do so much better.It's funny, like a Ricky Gervais cringeworthy comedy, but it's also sad to see what he's become. Hopefully working with Slash and Duff will light a fire in him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Broue Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) I've cleaned up a lot of this thread, I also spent a great deal of time last night cleaning up other thread derailments in D&N.Just to be clear to everyone involved, Little Emo Annie is no longer a member here, ANY deliberate bumping of her posts or discussion about her will result in warning points been given.Let's all move on and enjoy some quality discussion over the coming weeks.Fuck yeah, finallyGreat to see some sense in moderating I would like to take this opportunity to apologise for my behaviour towards you and Russ in previous PM's and posts--------On topic: Wat if Axl came out with a 2006 voice?is it even possible for him on his 50's?Remember: the most miraculous voice change happened between 2002 and 2006 Edited December 28, 2015 by Strange Broue 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovim Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 (edited) 2010 was the best imo. Power and grit for days. Days! I think it's possible for him to be more consistent with enough preparation, but he doesn't like to work out. Maybe the sheer awesomeness of what's happening right now with Guns will make him want to go jogging with Duff. Edited December 28, 2015 by Rovim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixes Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I prefer 2006 vocals to 2010 vocals by miles.2006, he had incredible range and fairly good control. He could nail the high notes in Sailing, show off in KOHD, and get gritty in IRS. Rasp when called for, clean non Mickey vocals when needed and everything in between. 2010 was too much rasp and a lot of times sounded like a raspy, wounded frog. Rasp on everything. Not needed and too many times he would just scream random lines. 2006 all the way.Could he do that now?Why not? Most thought he was done after 2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-GenerationX Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 All the talk of who is in any reunion line-up or what is any setlist are all secondary to me.Because #1 is Axl best have spent the past year getting himself back in shape. Not 1992 shape, that's unrealistic. But 2010 shape should not be that big a stretch.All the Slash and Duff in the world won't mean dick if he still sounds like garbage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR DOOM Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 I prefer 2006 vocals to 2010 vocals by miles.2006, he had incredible range and fairly good control. He could nail the high notes in Sailing, show off in KOHD, and get gritty in IRS. Rasp when called for, clean non Mickey vocals when needed and everything in between.2010 was too much rasp and a lot of times sounded like a raspy, wounded frog. Rasp on everything. Not needed and too many times he would just scream random lines.2006 all the way.Could he do that now?Why not? Most thought he was done after 2002Indeed.09+ is where the consistently out of breath bit crept in and became the norm too.The poor performances of recent years are more from laziness (IMO) than physical limitation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-GenerationX Posted December 28, 2015 Share Posted December 28, 2015 Indeed. 09+ is where the consistently out of breath bit crept in and became the norm too. The poor performances of recent years are more from laziness (IMO) than physical limitation. Agreed. And I'd love 2006 vocals too, but that might be one miracle too far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Ass Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 It is pretty bizarre how the quality of his vocals changes from tour to tour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanity_lost Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 In the videos I've seen from 2014 he has mostly found balance though he seems to have problems with vocal distortion on the higher notes. In songs like Welcome to the Jungle that is very noticeable. I don't know how noticeable that would be live unless you were listening for it.I think his vocals can be "good enough", but whether they will be is something else entirely. As many have mentioned he seems to be really up and down on how he does depending on the tour & where at in the tour. It is doubtful he is going to be as good as everyone in their hearts want him to be. He has used and abused his vocal chords massively over the years. Not to mention the problem of just plain getting old. But he can most likely be good enough if he puts some effort in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kittiara Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 As others have said - if he sounds like he has in the past years, it would be a bit of a disappointment. And a shock to casual fans, who may not be aware of his vocal changes over the years. That would be a real shame, not just for the audience, but for Axl. I would imagine that he'll want to come back strong, and show the world what he's made of.He does have it in him. He sounded great at the concert I attended in Manchester in 2006. He has managed some decent, even good performances more recently than that. I don't think anyone will expect him to sound like he did in the 80s and 90s (though some critics will no doubt have a stab at him, as that's what they do). Would be amazing if he could sound like that, but we have to be realistic.2006 Axl would do, for me. If he can get back to that, the reunion would be great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted December 29, 2015 Share Posted December 29, 2015 It won't mean much if Slash and Duff can't deliver a record. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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