GoForJMark Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 I may or may not be there in the minority here, but it's kinda meh. I don't know, maybe Hard school kinda raised the bar for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimpy Hewitt Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Live Like a Suicide said: GVF sucks. But a lot of people overlook AIC with William DuVall as lead singer. Rainier Fog is a fantastic album and it's a shame GVF beat them at last year's awards for best rock album. The one you know is a kick ass song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alfierose Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Just had to remove a load of posts. Don't bring arguments from other platforms over here. Any more of it and we will issue suspensions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitto Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) At first, it sound a little strange to me, but now im in love with it! Good song really, i love Atlas, but its not a Killer Single, for sure. Edited September 5, 2019 by Guitto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknroll41 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Setzer said: If you don't have 4 minutes left on the disc, a 4 minute song is too long. Simple math. The record is only 71 minutes long. They had NINE minutes left on the disc. This AND Hardschool would’ve fit on there. FWIW, both this song and Hardschool grow on me more and more with each listen. Slash should really sink his teeth into all this stuff. 4 minutes ago, Gimpy Hewitt said: The one you know is a kick ass song Yeah it’s up there with all the classic era AIC songs. All three albums with Duvall have kicked ass so far! Couldn’t think of anyone better to replace Layne. He emulates Layne, without imitating him. Edited September 5, 2019 by rocknroll41 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Rose Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 hour ago, RussTCB said: I've posted this previously but I was told years ago that the lyrics are about the first time Robin left. Wasn't it referenced in the the '99 Rolling Stone interview though? I'm seriously jealous of all the people loving it. Remember that Axl played ALL the leaked songs at Hammerstein' 06. Plus he's got Slash and Duff to encourage playing new stuff if they choose to. I hope Wanker and Mofo are really mad us plebs have got this shit now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stro Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 It's funny people always said Axl was trying to do an industrial record and was chasing trends from the late 90s when in fact it seems pretty clear he was chasing the trends Guns missed out on in 1991-1993 with UYI. The only song that could be argued is industrial (and it isn't, but it has some tinges) is Oh My God and Axl didn't have anything to do with the music for that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.. Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, Jordan Rose said: Wasn't it referenced in the the '99 Rolling Stone interview though? I'm seriously jealous of all the people loving it. Remember that Axl played ALL the leaked songs at Hammerstein' 06. Plus he's got Slash and Duff to encourage playing new stuff if they choose to. I hope Wanker and Mofo are really mad us plebs have got this shit now. You don't like it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocknroll41 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Just now, Stro said: It's funny people always said Axl was trying to do an industrial record and was chasing trends from the late 90s when in fact it seems pretty clear he was chasing the trends Guns missed out on in 1991-1993 with UYI. The only song that could be argued is industrial (and it isn't, but it has some tinges) is Oh My God and Axl didn't have anything to do with the music for that. Shackler’s,Silkworms, Riad, and Scraped all kindly disagree. 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-p-d-a Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 GVF is better then GN'R reunion and NuGN'R combined 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Rose Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Just now, D.. said: You don't like it? I always make snap judgements. Prince's Rainbow Children sounded like lukewarm garbage when I first heard in at 18 and never listened to jazz. Then it became one of my favourite albums ever. I appreciate Atlas is a really different style. Lots of comparisons here to bands I don't really know much from. But no. I guess I just like big melodies and soaring vocals. The solo just sounds meh to me. Like a placeholder. But it may well be my ignorance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpaxlvacy Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) This the perfect alternative song from the 90's!! It feels like listening to Stone Temple Pilots, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers. Axl wasted a great opportunity not releasing this great song in the 90's!! Edited September 5, 2019 by cpaxlvacy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 Sounds like a southern rock ballad. It is alright I suppose. Nothing to write home about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordan Rose Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, DieselDaisy said: Sounds like a southern rock ballad. It is alright I suppose. Nothing to write home about. Diesel likes a new Guns song more than me. Never saw that coming. Forum down in 3,2.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estrangedfx Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 (edited) 22 minutes ago, GoForJMark said: I may or may not be there in the minority here, but it's kinda meh. I don't know, maybe Hard school kinda raised the bar for me. Unfortunately, I feel the same way. Hardschool, minus maybe the mid section, unnecessary guitar noodling, did set the bar a bit high. The best part of Atlas was/is the first minute, which is exactly the section that was leaked earlier in the cellphone clip. Akin to how occasionally a movie trailer gives away the best moments of the movie, but you don't realize it until you see the movie? Yeah, it's kinda like that. The snippet was a tease but a good one. However, the rest of this song is just SO embarrassingly.... Average. The guitar solo is even not that impressive. Its way too short, not memorable in the least. I stick by my previous statement: Catcher has it beat, easily. But don't misunderstand. I do like it! I just expected more, I suppose. I'm 99.9 percent sure Axls got stronger material than Atlas, despite its mythical reputation of being an A-List "Big Gun" Edited September 5, 2019 by Estrangedfx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axlreed44 Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 it needs work but it might grow on me, but man Axl has tons of hidden material Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 1 minute ago, Jordan Rose said: Diesel likes a new Guns song more than me. Never saw that coming. Forum down in 3,2.... This is just alright I'm afraid but I actually rather liked Hard School. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussTCB Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 17 minutes ago, Jordan Rose said: Wasn't it referenced in the the '99 Rolling Stone interview though? I'm seriously jealous of all the people loving it. Remember that Axl played ALL the leaked songs at Hammerstein' 06. Plus he's got Slash and Duff to encourage playing new stuff if they choose to. I honestly don't remember what was said previously. I just know I was told that personally. Hearing the lyrics now, it totally makes sense. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 It's weird, it builds to a level and just stays there the whole way with no dynamics. Doesn't even end properly, it just kinda whimpers out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sl4yer Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 It's definitely not a big gun. But it's a very nice song, I love hearing anything "new" from Axl. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.. Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 12 minutes ago, Jordan Rose said: I always make snap judgements. Prince's Rainbow Children sounded like lukewarm garbage when I first heard in at 18 and never listened to jazz. Then it became one of my favourite albums ever. I appreciate Atlas is a really different style. Lots of comparisons here to bands I don't really know much from. But no. I guess I just like big melodies and soaring vocals. The solo just sounds meh to me. Like a placeholder. But it may well be my ignorance. You like dramatic songs, I take it ; ) I think it will grow on you, given your tastes. Don't worry, I happen to make snap judgements too (except on the last Tool album, gave it a few try, it's fucking garbage, for my taste anyway, wanker album of the year). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loko Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 It sounds like 3 different songs combined in one. With a southern rock vibe - not my cup of tea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janrichmond Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 2 hours ago, SoulMonster said: Ah, you will drip over it when you hear it live with Slash playing the solo bare-chested. Well obviously that’s true 😍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stro Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 18 minutes ago, rocknroll41 said: Shackler’s,Silkworms, Riad, and Scraped all kindly disagree. None of those are industrial songs. At all. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted September 5, 2019 Share Posted September 5, 2019 It has a lot of changes, verses, bridges, with no discernible chorus or hookline. It rather is difficult to comprehensibly grasp. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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