Popular Post Gordon Comstock Posted August 31, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2021 I don't have satellite radio, so the only mention I've heard of Absurd is "GNR have a new song out, it's a re-worked version of the Chinese Democracy era song Silkworms, they're currently on tour... here's Sweet Child O' Mine." 15 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cqleonardo Posted September 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2021 When I'm home, I sometimes totally randomly just scream "LISTEN MOTHERFUCKERS TO THIS SONG THAT SHOULD BE HEARD" or just go saying "ABSURD" for everything 1 3 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Guapo Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 15 minutes ago, cqleonardo said: When I'm home, I sometimes totally randomly just scream "LISTEN MOTHERFUCKERS TO THIS SONG THAT SHOULD BE HEARD" or just go saying "ABSURD" for everything It's a great word indeed ABSURD! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AxlRoseCDII Posted September 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2021 Anyone else still listen to this song on repeat daily? 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pskihq92 Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 21 minutes ago, AxlRoseCDII said: Anyone else still listen to this song on repeat daily? Yes. Hard School rehearsal with studio vocals too 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskingApathy Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 2 hours ago, AxlRoseCDII said: Anyone else still listen to this song on repeat daily? Yes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RussTCB Posted September 2, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 2, 2021 2 hours ago, AxlRoseCDII said: Anyone else still listen to this song on repeat daily? I had to quit playing it on repeat. There's a school in our subdivision and they complained that with school back in session, too many kids were dancing in the halls every time I played it. 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanecrescente Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 2 hours ago, cqleonardo said: When I'm home, I sometimes totally randomly just scream "LISTEN MOTHERFUCKERS TO THIS SONG THAT SHOULD BE HEARD" or just go saying "ABSURD" for everything I'm glad I'm not the only one that does this... mostly at work driving in my van😂. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cqleonardo Posted September 2, 2021 Share Posted September 2, 2021 28 minutes ago, kanecrescente said: I'm glad I'm not the only one that does this... mostly at work driving in my van😂. the human being is so unique but at the same time, everyone is the same HAHAHAH 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamillos Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Don’t wanna skim through the whole thread, so apologies if it’s already been asked, but: 1. Has anyone deciphered what Axl is singing in that slow bridge? 2. Do you guys have any theory as to why he dropped that whole "what can I do / with a bitch like you / you know that it’s true" part? I mean, it can’t be because of that "bitch" part, can it, considering, you know… there otherwise are certain places filled with certain fauna present in the song, and that apparently wasn’t a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovim Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, jamillos said: Do you guys have any theory as to why he dropped that whole "what can I do / with a bitch like you / you know that it’s true" part? I mean, it can’t be because of that "bitch" part, can it, considering, you know… there otherwise are certain places filled with certain fauna present in the song, and that apparently wasn’t a problem. maybe Axl just didn't like that part of the song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 4 minutes ago, jamillos said: Don’t wanna skim through the whole thread, so apologies if it’s already been asked, but: 1. Has anyone deciphered what Axl is singing in that slow bridge? 2. Do you guys have any theory as to why he dropped that whole "what can I do / with a bitch like you / you know that it’s true" part? I mean, it can’t be because of that "bitch" part, can it, considering, you know… there otherwise are certain places filled with certain fauna present in the song, and that apparently wasn’t a problem. "Just another life slips away..." I suppose you can interpret those lyrics as having dark sexual overtones, so maybe they thought it best to cut it out and make it more simplistic. ABSURD. Just my two cents. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popcorn crew Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 Does actually Axl is trolling us with Absurd Lyrics. I mean like we are motherfucker that expecting something. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AxlRoseCDII Posted September 3, 2021 Share Posted September 3, 2021 I think the chorus was cut because it was really awkward to sing live. I never thought it sounded that good in the 2001 boots but I did like it in general since it gave the song a definite hook. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merces Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Does anyone know if radio stations still get singles delivered like they got in the Chinese Democracy days, like this Street of Dreams promo : https://www.discogs.com/Guns-N-Roses-Street-Of-Dreams/master/1018597 I'm wondering if a Absurd promo exists or if it's only digital now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitchisback Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 2 hours ago, merces said: Does anyone know if radio stations still get singles delivered like they got in the Chinese Democracy days, like this Street of Dreams promo : https://www.discogs.com/Guns-N-Roses-Street-Of-Dreams/master/1018597 I'm wondering if a Absurd promo exists or if it's only digital now I think everything is just digital now, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) Update on the writing credits: A few days ago, Absurd was added to the GMR (Slash and Duff's PRO) database (I had posted it in the new album thread): https://globalmusicrights.com/Search?q=1423294&filter=6&mask=SLASH Now it has been added to the ASCAP database (although the "performer" info has not been updated yet): https://www.ascap.com/repertory#/ace/search/workID/913016643 I suppose it will soon be added in the SESAC (Axl's PRO) database, too. So Pitman doesn't appear among the writers (he's in ASCAP). Edited September 4, 2021 by Blackstar 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 Lol how are Slash and Duff considered writers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 I really don’t know how that works. It could possibly mean that Axl has full control/rights over any of the songs recorded under the Guns N’ Roses banner and issues credit if he pleases? Kind of like what happened back in the day with the crooners where their managers would pay to have them among the credited songwriters. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 1 minute ago, ZoSoRose said: Lol how are Slash and Duff considered writers It's so that they can get royalties. The same happened with Matt and Dizzy for UYI: they're listed in the ASCAP and the other PRO's databases as writers, even though they didn't write anything. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowOfTheWave Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 6 minutes ago, ZoSoRose said: Lol how are Slash and Duff considered writers Axl making it up to Slash for not giving him a credit on Estranged. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 1 minute ago, Dean said: I really don’t know how that works. It could possibly mean that Axl has full control/rights over any of the songs recorded under the Guns N’ Roses banner and issues credit if he pleases? Kind of like what happened back in the day with the crooners where their managers would pay to have them among the credited songwriters. This is likely. Everything recorded under “GNR” is probably owned by Axl. Explains why he can use all CD era songs without issue and put Slash and Duff as writers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted September 4, 2021 Share Posted September 4, 2021 (edited) 53 minutes ago, Dean said: I really don’t know how that works. It could possibly mean that Axl has full control/rights over any of the songs recorded under the Guns N’ Roses banner and issues credit if he pleases? Kind of like what happened back in the day with the crooners where their managers would pay to have them among the credited songwriters. Yes, Axl most likely owns the copyright of everything written for GnR/under the GnR name during the "nu" era. And now I suppose that there has been an agreement between Axl, Slash and Duff (maybe as part of the partnership agreement) about how to split publishing royalties. Edited September 5, 2021 by Blackstar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twinaleblood Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 Safe to assume that the part written by Pitman was the intro then. Either that or they bought him out somehow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystery Posted September 5, 2021 Share Posted September 5, 2021 I'm not going to knock anyone who likes Absurd but there seems to be some weird Stockholm Syndrome going on with it. It's long been considered a joke song and one of their absolute worst for the past 20 years. I think people are so desperate for any fresh Guns n Roses songs that they'll take the song that has "pussy full of maggots" contained in its lyrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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