DannyVinyard Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, Sweersa said: I wouldn't be surprised if the lyrics to The General are about Axl's first visit to Dollar General, where he quickly discovered and was unpleasantly surprised it's not actually "dollar store" where everything is a dollar. In the middle of the song, he sings about Dollar Tree, which he discovers is a store where everything is actually a dollar or less. The last part of the song's lyrics were updated to reflect Axl's frustration with Dollar Tree's recent raising prices of some items to $1.25. No way in hell has Axl Rose ever visited a Dollar General. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Bird Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 3 hours ago, evilfacelessturtle said: I wouldn't say "garbage", but I would say "mostly uninspired". The reason Slash is/was good was because he could take that same style and keep it fresh and interesting by doing different things with it. He hasn't been doing different things with it on the last few albums, is my point. I'd say I like most of Apocalyptic Love and about half of WOF. He stays in the same register pretty much all throughout and doesn't go anywhere. He stays almost exclusively in the first position of A pentatonic. The fast run at the end is nice, IDK why they faded it out when it sounded like it was finally about to go somewhere. A pretty stark contrast from a great outro solo like F&A or Battleground. Ok, we simply disagree then. I really don't care if or where he stays (e.g. the first position of A pentatonic). To me it's important how it sounds and this part right there is awesome to my ears. Not only the guitar but as a whole. Martin Riggs posted an even better video of TOYLIG than the one I posted but I guess the problem lies in the way how we're listening to music. We pay attention to different things as I'm not a guitar player myself. Things that might annoy you I probably don't even take notice of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drlaban Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Next Friday, perhaps. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betterman Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 81 pages about one song! Lets hope it at least is pretty good.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimisbatman Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 14 hours ago, gunsnchalupas said: If Hard School didn't have a separate master for vinyl, it is unlikely that Perhaps or The General will. I don't have Hard School on vinyl, so I don't know if the master is different. A lot of modern vinyl releases are compressed. They are actually worse than the compressed digital releases, because it's the same compressed master with the volume lowered and maybe some minor alterations. In addition, there is the distortion or artifacts if the record is poorly pressed or not near-mint. Vinyl has certain restrictions with how loud certain frequencies can be, so they just take the compressed digital master and lower the volume all around. Which is ironic given the purpose of brickwalling is to make a recording louder. Most releases don't get separate vinyl masters, and most re-issues that aren't from some boutique label are just the digital master pressed onto vinyl with minimal necessary changes. An example of a record that got a full remix/master for vinyl was Stadium Arcadium, but that's a bit outside the norm. Vinyl, again ironically, isn't really about the music. Most people who buy vinyl don't listen to it. It's more of a collectible. So there isn't much value added by making sure it sounds good. In most cases for modern represses or releases that are just your run of the mill releases, there will probably be a digital or CD version that sounds better. I did not know this, thanks, much appreciated. A little bumbed that I purchased it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General2112 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 With Sunday being their last concert until Power Trip we can only hope when they come back that Friday they release The General and play it that night Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewGNROldGNR Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 I can't believe it's finally coming. Here's to hoping that the orchestration from the 2011 tour is still in the song. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post themadcaplaughs Posted September 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 29, 2023 13 hours ago, DannyVinyard said: No way in hell has Axl Rose ever visited a Dollar General. No, it would be Dollar Tree where you can still find copies of Chinese Democracy on CD. 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General2112 Posted September 29, 2023 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Perhaps vinyl is back in stock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avahland Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 https://fb.watch/no1Y2pamOR/ They could use this for a video for The General. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Cantona Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 3 hours ago, avahland said: https://fb.watch/no1Y2pamOR/ They could use this for a video for The General. We finally got the Better music video redux! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweersa Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 11 hours ago, kruelty said: We finally got the Better music video redux! What a pleasant surprise, seeing that. I wonder if they will release a full version on YouTube. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonizedmind Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 20 hours ago, avahland said: https://fb.watch/no1Y2pamOR/ They could use this for a video for The General. What's this for those of us that don't use FB? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackstar Posted October 1, 2023 Author Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 hour ago, colonizedmind said: What's this for those of us that don't use FB? A clip of cool footage, like the ones they've been regularly releasing on this tour. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDemocracyRose Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 10 minutes ago, Blackstar said: A clip of cool footage, like the ones they've been regularly releasing on this tour. They should use the live sound instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colonizedmind Posted October 1, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2023 23 minutes ago, Blackstar said: A clip of cool footage, like the ones they've been regularly releasing on this tour. Adore the clip of Axl telling a joke to Slash, Duff and 4tus...he looks so happy!! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bitchisback Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 We can officially say The General is coming later THIS month! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweersa Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 I hope Bob Ludwig mastered more than just Perhaps. I wonder if he would come out of retirement to do work for Guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
axljungle Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, Sweersa said: I hope Bob Ludwig mastered more than just Perhaps. I wonder if he would come out of retirement to do work for Guns. The General is in the same single, it’s logical that Bob Ludwig mastered it too 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnal894x Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Hope it drops outta nowhere soon....could use some good news/a nice suprise right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackparker123 Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 25 days to wait or less! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnal894x Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 1 minute ago, jackparker123 said: 25 days to wait or less! Im hoping less right now. At least we know it's coming 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barlog Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 If they do premiere The General during Powertrip, I'm gonna do a salto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Free Bird Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 16 hours ago, axljungle said: The General is in the same single, it’s logical that Bob Ludwig mastered it too We're talking about GNR. C'mon, there's nothing logical about this band 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoSoRose Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 Is this the week? Let’s hope 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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