Popular Post Screamin' Demon Posted February 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) I think that ABSUЯD really does hit the nail on the head. The energy, the rage, the craziness & hyperactivity, it all really rocks unusually hard. Yes many people will say "Awwww this ain't GN'R" but....do they just want something that mirrors the AFD & UYI way forever? With GN'R if we get music, it'll be very diverse & unconventional for sure. That should be the fun part. Back to ABSUЯD, the song is really angry, energetic, crazy....so if you want that kind of song from GN'R that rocks real hard, you've got it ! Doesn't mean it'll be pure 80s rock... Edited February 10, 2022 by Screamin' Demon removed yt video 2 2 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskingApathy Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 This video is about to get taken down now... 1 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishgunnerII Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 I thought that said “Ashba does hits nail on the head”, to which I thought even a blind squirrel finds it’s nuts at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollyWoodRose84 Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 7 hours ago, MaskingApathy said: This video is about to get taken down now... For the love of god, does ANYONE read forum rules anymore? 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairieboy Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 Speaking of "hitting the nail on the head", imagine if someone told you the below in the early 2000's. Slash and Duff will re-record Silk Worms - ABSURD! Silkworms will be the first release by the reunited band - ABSURD! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AxlRoseCDII Posted February 9, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted February 9, 2022 I think Absurd was a great release. A defiance of what you would expect from a GNR reunion single. The fact it confused or made so many people angry is something I find pretty funny, shows the band has a sense of humor. On top of that I just think while it’s not the strongest, it’s still a great and unique song idea. 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaskingApathy Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 3 hours ago, HollyWoodRose84 said: For the love of god, does ANYONE read forum rules anymore? It's still up; can a mod remove the link? @janrichmond 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamin' Demon Posted February 9, 2022 Author Share Posted February 9, 2022 5 hours ago, IrishgunnerII said: I thought that said “Ashba does hits nail on the head”, to which I thought even a blind squirrel finds it’s nuts at some point. I'm sure that Ashba hits the nail on the head just as hard as far as being being absurd is concerned 😎 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jw224 Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 (edited) Have been a big fan of the village version since it leaked so was really surprised and happy when they first played it live. It being the first new GNR single is something nobody expected lol. Edited February 9, 2022 by Jw224 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janrichmond Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 2 hours ago, MaskingApathy said: It's still up; can a mod remove the link? @janrichmond Thank you, it's removed now. Hope the guy keeps his channel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhazUp Posted February 9, 2022 Share Posted February 9, 2022 I like Absurd overall, funnily enough maybe even more than Hard School which is the complete opposite of how I felt with the Village Sessions. I think that the mix of Absurd is more well done and it keeps the energy of the rocking higher as opposed to HS where the drums and mix sort of don't capture the energy of the section changes in the song as well 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweersa Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 I remember joking about how the current lineup would release Silkworms as a first single. I would have never believed it, before seeing it was so. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Sweersa said: I remember joking about how the current lineup would release Silkworms as a first single. I would have never believed it, before seeing it was so. I think I was in denial about Absurd being Silkworms when it appeared on the setlist too despite it being pretty evident - I just couldn't think of it being done by this band, but there you go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shacklers Absolution Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 Absurd is better than the completely destroyed reunion Hard Skööl. I wonder what more the reunion line up will destroy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GnR Chris Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 "Absurd" sounds good live. And I really like the guitars and bass on it. Had this song come out on a full record, I don't think people would have disparaged it. But because it was the first release of this current lineup, and such a radical departure from what most expected, people are overly critical. I liked it from jump though. I couldn't believe GNR surprise dropped it, and I had it on repeat for a couple hours that night. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-W.A.R- Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 It doesn't have to mirror AFD but it should mirror good music. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mendez Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 On 2/8/2022 at 10:34 PM, Screamin' Demon said: but....do they just want something that mirrors the AFD & UYI way forever? well, yeah thats exactly what they want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Screamin' Demon Posted February 10, 2022 Author Share Posted February 10, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, Shacklers Absolution said: Absurd is better than the completely destroyed reunion Hard Skööl. I wonder what more the reunion line up will destroy 23 minutes ago, Mendez said: well, yeah thats exactly what they want I have to admit that Hard Skool is really cheesy; it's like saying to the fans "Well here's an AFD-type song, only it won't have any energy or emotion to it". It just glides from A to B. A band's aura naturally changes as they grows older; they will always have a different energy & putting out songs that appropriately fit that will keep them relevant for as long as they can do so. Once they start living off their past, releasing the same old songs only without capturing the same feel, the true fans will feel ripped-off & will see the band as an outdated, cheesy, irrelevant act that has nothing new or inspiring to offer & will move on. Edited February 10, 2022 by Screamin' Demon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dontdamnmeuyi2015 Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 I honestly can't understand the words to this song at all. Except for the "mother fucker" part, I'm lost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathrevan Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 (edited) everyone seems to forget that absurd sounds pretty much exactly the same as the 2006 version with bumblefoot structure wise. so it's not unlikely that hardskool went through the similar changes around the same time as absurd. Edited February 10, 2022 by deathrevan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 On 2/9/2022 at 6:34 AM, Screamin' Demon said: I think that ABSUЯD really does hit the nail on the head. The energy, the rage, the craziness & hyperactivity, it all really rocks unusually hard. Yes many people will say "Awwww this ain't GN'R" but....do they just want something that mirrors the AFD & UYI way forever? With GN'R if we get music, it'll be very diverse & unconventional for sure. That should be the fun part. Back to ABSUЯD, the song is really angry, energetic, crazy....so if you want that kind of song from GN'R that rocks real hard, you've got it ! Doesn't mean it'll be pure 80s rock... I think you were hit in the head too😜 Very few people are saying "release a song that sounds exactly like the 80s". The problem I and lot of others have with Absurd is that the song has atrocious vocals, and the lyrics are shocking. If Axl had sang even remotely normal that song as it is today could have been quite good... As it is now, it's shite. Yes it's crazy and different and energetic. But it lacks the essential ingredient of a good vocal. And yes... Some people might enjoy the vocal style in the song but from what I can tell 90% of people who have heard it really, really don't like it. And it's nothing to do with it not being an AFD/UYI clone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom2112 Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 On 2/9/2022 at 4:39 PM, AxlRoseCDII said: I think Absurd was a great release. A defiance of what you would expect from a GNR reunion single. The fact it confused or made so many people angry is something I find pretty funny, shows the band has a sense of humor. On top of that I just think while it’s not the strongest, it’s still a great and unique song idea. Defiance yeah I kinda agree. Punk, sure! but aren't they supposed to want people to enjoy their music? You can have a sense of humour when you deliver. Gnr didn't deliver with Absurd or HardSkool. Bad and bang average, interesting to see if they can improve their odds from there! I really hope they have at least a handful of songs that I don't have to make myself enjoy (which I haven't managed with either absurd or HS). Hardskool is more accepted by the general fanbase, but it made absolutely no impact really because A) it's not great B) they shit the bed so bad with Absurd C) they didn't even try to promote it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draguns Posted February 10, 2022 Share Posted February 10, 2022 2 hours ago, Screamin' Demon said: I have to admit that Hard Skool is really cheesy; it's like saying to the fans "Well here's an AFD-type song, only it won't have any energy or emotion to it". It just glides from A to B. A band's aura naturally changes as they grows older; they will always have a different energy & putting out songs that appropriately fit that will keep them relevant for as long as they can do so. Once they start living off their past, releasing the same old songs only without capturing the same feel, the true fans will feel ripped-off & will see the band as an outdated, cheesy, irrelevant act that has nothing new or inspiring to offer & will move on. I have to respectfully disagree with you. I'm a true fan and have been since 1987. I love Hard Skool. I think it's a good rocker. You may want to just speak for yourself rather than saying "true" fans will feel ripped off. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom-Ass Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 More like a nail in the coffin of any chance this band will ever write and release good music together. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
themadcaplaughs Posted February 11, 2022 Share Posted February 11, 2022 19 hours ago, Tom-Ass said: More like a nail in the coffin of any chance this band will ever write and release good music together. BAM!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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