jimisbatman 75 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 7 hours ago, 2020_Intensions said: Watching again and it's just so weird that I'm seeing Duff singing more than Axl & no close up on his ISE scream ?? I've never seen a GnR video like this I agree. Initially thought axl screened the video and used shots that didn't have him in it. I thought the rule of videos was to show video footage of the focual point in that moment, however, the lead singer is rarely seen in major focual points of the songs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jamillos 1,892 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 In short, the ambivalence is strong with this one, and I don’t think dwelling in just one of the extremes could be justified. In this overall lack of any official material, we surely are, or sort of should be, glad for anything; and I suppose we are – I am. However, it’s heavily subpar in general. We could expect so much more (insert any comparison with bands like the often mentioned Metallica etc.). And yet for some reason, this has the "TB substandard" written all over it. Just why? What is it with this band and its management that renders pretty much everything constantly difficult? Why can’t they arrange shit like the others do? It’s been already said that the mystery/mystique crap just doesn’t work anymore, not with this lack of... everything (but gigs). It was kinda cool in 2002. It’s 2020 now. Did they confuse the numbers? For once I would love to have something of a fucking A-quality, something to really enjoy and maybe even be proud of, as a fan. The last thing that came close was in the realm of bootlegs though (namely Saskatoon 93), and that’s the problem. You want awesome content? Go rogue, since there’s no chance you’re getting any with the current public affairs team. I’d never believe I’d say this, but the band does need some big, independent manager, like they used to have before the whole Lebeis anabasis started. Those managers might have made some mess, but at least today they would push towards proper merchandize and footage that would sell – i.e. a win-win situation. The worst case scenario is: Well guys! The pandemic seems to be over, so since you missed us during those few months, we’ll play some greatest hits for you tonight, to cheer you up. Oh and we didn’t really have much time – or let’s say opportunity – to do a lot of work on the new record, due to the isolation, you know. But rest assured ideas are being thrown around, they guys have been working very hard, and we all want to do it, things are in motion... Damn, I seem to be gradually shifting to the darker side of the forum mood...! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nikothebellic 133 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 (edited) On 22.05.2020 at 6:52 PM, MaskingApathy said: Then he wouldn't have messed up the lyrics in CD Well, frankly he did’t messed up as during the whole NITL he changed the second lines of 1st and 6th verses to “Guess I‘ll keep it to myself”, so he was right on his own terms if we are talking about this case. Also I re-listened and didn’t find other deviations from the original lyrics. Edited May 24, 2020 by nikothebellic Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GNR_RNR 333 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 10 hours ago, thomasmcole said: Again, playing a few deepcuts is the only interesting thing this lineup has done in the last 4 years. Imagine telling a fan that by 2020 the only thing to come of the reunion is a few deepcuts and there's still no news on any new music, still no band interview or communication, and now touring the same cities for the umpteenth time with basically the same setlist apart from a few deepcuts. Played a tonne of deepcuts (including some absolute fa favs which haven't been played in decades), released a 'new' single (whole other conversation) and played some of their best covers. Couldn't really ask or more (new music aside). Personally I'm not that fussed for new music (and I love CD). It's just not going to make much of a dent in the setlist over the classic material that people actually want to hear. Will I listen to it when it comes out (and most probably like it) of course but I won't be pulling my hair out to hear it. 10 hours ago, Gordon Comstock said: We'd have to wait until somebody posts that list on reddit, apparently That's already been done lol. They've said they're just picking shows at random so we'll have to see what they pick next. Would be cool to get some of Vegas 2016 of some 2017 shows (2017 gets slept on here). Might get a 'hit' song on this weeks one? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheSeeker 1,380 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 I think the band was at its best in July/August 2016 - Axl was between AC/DC tours and was finally mobile again I'm listening back to some of those shows, and the final show of that stint was San Diego in August, and Axl's voice was great at that point Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gibsonfender2323 710 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 5 minutes ago, TheSeeker said: I think the band was at its best in July/August 2016 - Axl was between AC/DC tours and was finally mobile again I'm listening back to some of those shows, and the final show of that stint was San Diego in August, and Axl's voice was great at that point What do you think of the Foxboro shows? Foxboro night 1 was my first Guns Concert and it was so cool. I was also at the show in Hartford where the played Prostitute first time. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Free Bird 2,052 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 22 hours ago, Tom2112 said: Since I don't have you... it's a cover, but one of my all time favourite Guns moments! I would love if they just did it every once in a while, OR if Axl played it before NV solo on Piano! there is definitely room for an Axl on piano solo moment... and towards the end Slash coming out and playing the solo on top of the piano... a guy can dream 🤣 How opinions can differ. Since I Don't Have You is one of the weakest songs of the classic band in my opinion. There are even a lot of CD songs that I would rate higher than that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SL138 53 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 just listening to its so easy live video and I thought I had to share my views on this it sounds so extremely flat and artificial this mix... just awful heavily cut EQ thresholds, gain, distortion all so messed up slash sounds like he plugged the guitar directly into my ear with no reverb whatsoever... you can hear every single licking mistake unbelievable this bands management... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DTJ80 1,068 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 23 hours ago, Tom2112 said: Since I don't have you... it's a cover, but one of my all time favourite Guns moments! I would love if they just did it every once in a while, OR if Axl played it before NV solo on Piano! there is definitely room for an Axl on piano solo moment... and towards the end Slash coming out and playing the solo on top of the piano... a guy can dream 🤣 Since is also one of my favourites - criminal that (and many others from Spaghetti) have been ignored for BHS and The Seeker for so long. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom2112 2,355 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 24 minutes ago, DTJ80 said: Since is also one of my favourites - criminal that (and many others from Spaghetti) have been ignored for BHS and The Seeker for so long. Hair of the dog, Black leather would be the next on my list. Buick Makane would probably suit this line up really well too! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom2112 2,355 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Free Bird said: How opinions can differ. Since I Don't Have You is one of the weakest songs of the classic band in my opinion. There are even a lot of CD songs that I would rate higher than that. Ha! What's your favourite from that album? I just love Axls vocal on that song. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ant 960 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 11 hours ago, Ralphelmo said: Slash is having much more fun playing with SMKC, that's true. I think many people haven't really noticed the 2019 SMKC DVD release, I love the way audio was captured, it feels like you are there while watching. The combination of Fitz, Kerns and Sidoris simply blows away actual GNR in AppetiteFD repertoire. And acoustic 'Civil War' from 2012, just close your eyes and listen to the band. Atmosphere they create is exactly what about this song is. Click -> Civil War 2012 Wow that's sick I never saw that. Frank really seems to be channeling the original Izzy recording even more than he did in earlier tours -- even has a Tele! That's the contrast you want. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Free Bird 2,052 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Tom2112 said: Ha! What's your favourite from that album? I just love Axls vocal on that song. Oh my favourites are Ain't It Fun and Raw Power. Raw Power for its dynamic and energy and AIF is just overall perfect. Axl's great, Slash's great, Matt's great, the production, the sound... I don't know, everything. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
agustingloger 143 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 3 hours ago, Tom2112 said: Hair of the dog, Black leather would be the next on my list. Buick Makane would probably suit this line up really well too! Black leather is great and I think Axl can nail that one 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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metallex78 410 Posted May 24, 2020 Share Posted May 24, 2020 57 minutes ago, Walapino said: TSI sounds excellent! It’s the best sounding album put out by the UYI lineup. It’s a damn shame we didn’t get any more from that era, especially some original material 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
WhazUp 4,066 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 7 hours ago, DTJ80 said: Since is also one of my favourites - criminal that (and many others from Spaghetti) have been ignored for BHS and The Seeker for so long. That is a good point, beyond Duff's solo spot there are quite a few "legacy" cover tunes GNR could be doing instead of odd picks like The Seeker! I would love to hear Black Leather, the studio version on TSI has such a cool vibe to it 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thomasmcole 32 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 21 hours ago, GNR_RNR said: Played a tonne of deepcuts (including some absolute fa favs which haven't been played in decades), released a 'new' single (whole other conversation) and played some of their best covers. Couldn't really ask or more (new music aside). Personally I'm not that fussed for new music (and I love CD). It's just not going to make much of a dent in the setlist over the classic material that people actually want to hear. Will I listen to it when it comes out (and most probably like it) of course but I won't be pulling my hair out to hear it. Couldn't ask for more? To each their own but I expected more from a reunion than a handful of deepcuts. To me that's the low hanging fruit, easiest thing they could do. Interviews, new music and regular communication? That's something that takes a slightly higher level of effort and commitment and is something we've not seen here. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Giblet 43 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 15 hours ago, SL138 said: just listening to its so easy live video and I thought I had to share my views on this it sounds so extremely flat and artificial this mix... just awful heavily cut EQ thresholds, gain, distortion all so messed up slash sounds like he plugged the guitar directly into my ear with no reverb whatsoever... you can hear every single licking mistake unbelievable this bands management... Are these in ear mixes? Like Axl's when he's singing, and Slash's during solos. Because it's like two different mixes spliced together.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bumble's Bridge Pickup 271 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 Mix is quite rough. Sounds like being in the audience in that sense... I like how you can hear all the mistakes clearly tho Quote Link to post Share on other sites
James Bond 5,172 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 14 hours ago, metallex78 said: It’s the best sounding album put out by the UYI lineup. It’s a damn shame we didn’t get any more from that era, especially some original material Couldn't agree more. While it has some sonic similarities to the Illusions I just find it breathes a lot better. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GNRfanMILO 1,929 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 I'm gonna try to predict the next show they'll stream. Could be fun.Year: 2018Leg: EuropeShow: Tallinn, Estonia (2018-07-16) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gordon Comstock 5,544 Posted May 25, 2020 Author Share Posted May 25, 2020 18 minutes ago, GNRfanMILO said: I'm gonna try to predict the next show they'll stream. Could be fun.Year: 2018Leg: EuropeShow: Tallinn, Estonia (2018-07-16) I think the next one will probably be 2016... I've seen a bunch of comments about Houston 2016 on reddit in the last couple weeks, so Fernando's probably seen them too lol. Plus he initially mentioned the Troubadour show. Maybe they've read the comments about no audience noise in the last video, so they'll overcorrect and we'll get a SA 2016 show where we can't hear the band 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GNRfanMILO 1,929 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Gordon Comstock said: I think the next one will probably be 2016... I've seen a bunch of comments about Houston 2016 on reddit in the last couple weeks, so Fernando's probably seen them too lol. Plus he initially mentioned the Troubadour show. Maybe they've read the comments about no audience noise in the last video, so they'll overcorrect and we'll get a SA 2016 show where we can't hear the band His answer on that Reddit thread was that currently they were picking the shows at random, or something like that. Who knows SA would be killer though! Edited May 25, 2020 by GNRfanMILO 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KURT19 926 Posted May 25, 2020 Share Posted May 25, 2020 12 minutes ago, GNRfanMILO said: His answer on that Reddit thread was that currently they were picking the shows at random, or something like that.... No wonder it takes so long then. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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