Popular Post jacdaniel Posted September 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2018 There are some great posters on this thread that have given negative responses and that's ok. They're just expressing opinions. But if you hate all of Slash's solo stuff, well it probably makes no sense to be here other than to troll. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklord Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Album leaked. All the usual places Hope I can say that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 15 minutes ago, jacdaniel said: But if you hate all of Slash's solo stuff, well it probably makes no sense to be here other than to troll. And we definitely have those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RageKage Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 6 hours ago, TMAC20 said: I play guitar in a band and have for a long time , making a record is very hard, so all of you critics bashing MYLES , how many records have u cats made ? do u cats even play a instrument ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tourettes2400 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 10 minutes ago, Nicklord said: Album leaked. All the usual places Hope I can say that I was coming here to say the same thing. I bought mine but it never hurts to have an early listen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Naupis Posted September 19, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2018 16 minutes ago, jacdaniel said: There are some great posters on this thread that have given negative responses and that's ok. They're just expressing opinions. But if you hate all of Slash's solo stuff, well it probably makes no sense to be here other than to troll. Thank you. I could understand the troll motivation when there was still a split in the GNR world and it was a warring tribes mentality to tear down the other side, but at this point it makes no sense. The totally over the top "I had to turn it off after 20 seconds because Myles is so bad" type takes (of which there seem to be many) are also starting to remind me of the little kids that run up to the girls they secretly like and punch them in the arm or something as a sign of affection (while claiming they hate them at the same time). People are trying way too hard, because even if you don't like him the guy is still considered one of the best singers in rock today. Being so totally over the top with the hatred like he is local goon down at Karaoke night embarrassing himself and ruining everything is just laughable (at least it would be if it wasn't so sad). If people want a Guns sounding album take it up with Axl, as Slash would be more than willing to help if asked I am sure. Turning every thread about SMKC thread into a boo hoo session about why Slash isn't trying to write November Rain pt. 4000 when it's his non-GNR solo stuff is stupid and misplaced anger. Folks should also be eternally grateful to Myles for bringing back most of the GNR back catalog for Slash when it looked like a reunion was never happening. For that period from 93-2010 Slash wasn't playing any of that stuff really outside of a few of the easy songs, and Slash wasn't going to play the better stuff where it would be embarrassing to himself and the GNR legacy. People like me who were just old enough to have missed GNR's prime were looking at a future of never getting to see him play most of the Appetite songs, Civil War, YCBM and so forth because they are vocally demanding and few guys can do them justice enough to justify Slash playing them. I still remember how fired up I was hearing Slash play Rocket Queen that first time they did thinking I was never hearing that again. Same goes for SCOM (minus the 1 or 2 times he did it with Fergie). No one requires anyone to love Myles, but he gave Slash a platform that helped keep the GNR legacy alive at a time when Axl was doing everything he could to run it into the ground. I think doing so also gave Slash that spark again to realize how much he missed playing that stuff. He managed to credibly cover the GNR stuff without trying to be a cover version of Axl, which is an almost impossible task because of how distinct his voice is. Guy will always be A++ in my book for what he did during that period for GNR fans. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklord Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) First 2 singles are the worst songs on there. Some are near Mind Your Manners level but Driving Rain is for sure the worst Edited September 19, 2018 by Nicklord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naupis Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Any gems on there to anyone who has heard the whole thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 13 minutes ago, Naupis said: Any gems on there to anyone who has heard the whole thing? Loving Serve You Right so far I'll listen to the whole record and post my thoughts tonight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklord Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) 26 minutes ago, Naupis said: Any gems on there to anyone who has heard the whole thing? Serve You Right, Read Between The Lines and The Great Pretender were my fav 3 after the first listen. The Great Pretender is probably the most GnR sounding song on there. It has really amazing riff. It doesn't really have a chorus, it's just a bit louder verse that builds up to a riff the first time and to a solo the second time and third time. Probably my favorite so far Also Boulevard of Broken Hearts is kinda like Eye of the Tiger Edited September 19, 2018 by Nicklord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naupis Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Just now, Nicklord said: The Great Pretender is probably the most GnR sounding song on there. It has really amazing riff. It doesn't really have a chorus, it's just a bit louder verse that builds up to a riff the first time and to a solo the second time. Probably my favorite so far Good to hear on the great pretender, because the reviews were hyping that as a standout song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner55 Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Man I suddenly suck at torrenting. Like, is every torrent site of the past gone? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Bird Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 1 minute ago, Nicklord said: Serve You Right, Read Between The Lines and The Great Pretender were my fav 3 after the first listen. The Great Pretender is probably the most GnR sounding song on there. It has really amazing riff. It doesn't really have a chorus, it's just a bit louder verse that builds up to a riff the first time and to a solo the second time. Probably my favorite so far Is it a typical Slash-Myles or are his vocals somehow different? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Im a little disappointed in Lost Inside the Girl. They hyped that one up. There are sections and ideas I really like (Solos and verses) and others I don't (chorus) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Bird Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Just now, ZoSoRose said: Im a little disappointed in Lost Inside the Girl. They hyped that one up. There are sections and ideas I really like (Solos and verses) and others I don't (chorus) Like my main problem with this album (Just heard the official releases) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Jesus christ the ballad uses the "pop chord progression". Its not like it sounds bad, but not really what I want from Slash Come on, Slash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklord Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Just now, Free Bird said: Is it a typical Slash-Myles or are his vocals somehow different? Somewhat different. Vocals aren't loud on that one at all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janrichmond Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Please don't ask for PMs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Bird Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 6 minutes ago, Nicklord said: Somewhat different. Vocals aren't loud on that one at all Oh that sounds promising! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Bird Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 10 minutes ago, ZoSoRose said: Jesus christ the ballad uses the "pop chord progression". Its not like it sounds bad, but not really what I want from Slash Come on, Slash Which one is the ballad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklord Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 13 minutes ago, ZoSoRose said: Im a little disappointed in Lost Inside the Girl. They hyped that one up. There are sections and ideas I really like (Solos and verses) and others I don't (chorus) Yeah, that one started great but chorus is really boring. Generic chords and melody used already 9 times in the last 3 albums 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 Just now, Free Bird said: Which one is the ballad? The One You Love is Gone This album actually is a lot more like the 2010 self titled album than AL and WoF Its not bad, or anything, its just more of a pop rock album than a hard rock album Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicklord Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 (edited) One thing that is clearly better than on all other SMKC albums is Slash's soloing. Pretty much every song has a memorable solo, not just a random doodle After 2 listens I'd rank it below WoF but ahead of AL. If they spent just a little more time on figuring out choruses (all of them) it would be an amazing album. Like 6 songs seemed to me to have the same chorus. Edited September 19, 2018 by Nicklord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Bird Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 2 minutes ago, ZoSoRose said: The One You Love is Gone This album actually is a lot more like the 2010 self titled album than AL and WoF Its not bad, or anything, its just more of a pop rock album than a hard rock album I love the self titeld one but those songs I heard so far are totally WOF-Style tunes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 1 minute ago, Free Bird said: I love the self titeld one but those songs I heard so far are totally WOF-Style tunes The singles are more like WoF. The rest of the shorter tracks are a bit more "punchy" or "popy" and less sleazy hard rock like WoF. I guess most Slash solo material can be considered pop rock, but I get 2010 vibes on songs like Sugar Cane, The One You Loved is Gone, Read Between the Lines, Slow Grind, and Boulevard of Broken Hearts. The riffs and leads are less GNResque. Put a different singer on each one, and it'd remind me of the 2010 record. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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