Opinions on the leaked songs

[LandOla]

So....was it worth the wait or not?

[Ugly_Kid_Jose]

where can i heard them?

[LandOla]

First time listen, both was a dissappointment. But after few listens I appreciate the Monsters track. General not so much.

Just now, Ugly_Kid_Jose said:

where can i heard them?

Youtube. But at least Monsters seems to have been removed already but I bet someone will upload it again pretty soon.

[LandOla]

I guess my biggest issue is that these don't sound like the classic Gn'R with Slash. 
After a many repeats I can approve these. But just not as Gn'R songs per se.
Monsters take the prize though.

[djtripp20]

Christ theres already two threads tracking this

[LandOla]

And now there's three. Sorry I'm drunk and after many repeats Monsters is really good. Silly lyrics but great vocals and nice guitar work. 

[DSTK]

2nd half of monsters is awesome, the general isn't even as good as Absurd 

[LandOla]

Where's the there's a child chained in the bed now lyric? I think they trimmed the General down quite a bit. 

[adamsapple]

It's one song and it sucks. Lousy production and meandering "songwriting". A nothing burger.

[figaro143]

I missed the completed version of The General 

[mister mosh]

Hard to make out lyrics in places which is hard, but damn is that chorus in The Monsters some catchy stuff!..and I've always loved Axl's low voice. so loving this one especially

[Uncle Bob]

who would do this? to YOU? TO THE YOUNG????

[rocknroll41]

They both rock

[Blackstar]

2 hours ago, LandOla said:

Where's the there's a child chained in the bed now lyric? I think they trimmed the General down quite a bit. 

Again, those were not real lyrics. They were the lyrics on the cell phone recording as Evader imagined them.

[rocknroll41]

14 minutes ago, Blackstar said:

Again, those were not real lyrics. They were the lyrics on the cell phone recording as Evader imagined them.

He still got pretty close, all things considered.

[F*ck Fear]

I'm just really glad that I never listened to the cellphone clip, or anything other than the real deal! Completely new to my ears and Monsters is fucking awesome.

[Blackstar]

18 minutes ago, rocknroll41 said:

He still got pretty close, all things considered.

As far as the structure/arrangement, indeed.

But I don't know how people thought that the actual lyrics were deciphered from that phone clip. I kind of "predicted" this a while ago (that there would be people who would think that the song has new lyrics, because they believed Evader's lyrics to be the real ones the whole time).

[WhazUp]

Both tracks are great - The General at first listen I was a bit like "wtf is this" but now it already has grown on me a ton

Monsters I loved straight away

[ShadowOfTheWave]

Monsters is great lyrically. The melody in the chorus threw me off because it wasn't the style I was expecting from the beginning of the song but I enjoy it now. 7/10

The General is amazing. One of the darkest songs Axl's ever done and he puts everything into his performance. The melodies are creepy but catchy. 9.5/10

 

[GoBucky]

These are some heavy lyrics. These two together make an epic tune. Well done Uncle Ax! 

[Blackstar]

I'm not voting, because there are no middle ground options (it's either "rocks" or "sucks") and also because I want to reserve final judgement until I hear a proper, clear version.

As is, The General is not my thing. I appreciate that Axl touched this subject in the lyrics and there are some good ideas, but it could be better. Monsters, I like. It has great groove, love Axl's vocals and Slash's guitar work.

[bumbleslash69]

Part of me wonders if the record and potential digital releases were delayed due to having a song called Monsters being released on Halloween weekend with the subject matter covering child abuse and sexual assault. Pretty serious statement pieces from Axl, could see wanting to avoid any connections to Halloween. 
 

Musically, these are thick songs. Like TWAT, Prostitute, Sorry, etc. they’re absolutely loaded with guitars, strings and a wall of sound. There is a great mix of the styles and elements Axl was going for across CD - cinematic epics, hip hop inspired beats, tons of vocal styles. All combined with Slash bringing his A game. Great stuff albeit a bit dated. 
 

Axl has very few songs that showcase him as an introspective lyricist, these ones do. Particularly Monsters.  As a combined song they’re one of Axl’s best efforts post-UYI. 

[axlvai]

So this is a demo.... great...... 2 songs in one track. 

Something to eat meanwhile.... 

[Italian girl]

They're so horrible that I'm Happy I didn't waste my Money on buying the vinyl!

[El Guapo]

Haven't heard anything yet - will check youtube later. Part of me wants to wait for the proper release but who knows with this band, right? :/