Oh Well (Slash feat. Chris Stapleton)

[Free Bird]

3 hours ago, D.. said:

My favorite thing out of those two tracks is Steven Tyler blasting out his harmonica. So cool, I'm happy he's still doing ok.

Other than that, it's cool for what it is, it's a change from what Slash is generally playing, kind of refreshing for sure, but I don't see myself playing this on repeat and

certainly not the kind of material strong enough to justify me buying a ticket for a gig.

It's like cool little bonus tracks. I don't know whether Slash offered the material to Axl, but I can't picture him singing on these. Not for Guns anyway, doesn't suit the mood.

Looking at Slash's setlists, there's not much I'd pay for. If he'd add Back to the moment and Serial Killer, maybe. I'd love to hear those two live, my favorite songs of his.

I hope he has far better material for the album. Otherwise, just like what Duff has released, I don't see the point. I don't mean this in a harsh way, it's cool

they're still working and touring, sure, but I don't find this exciting. I even feels it diminishes their comeback for an upcoming Gn'R tour.

 

See, as much as a lot of people bash Axl constantly, and the lack of new real music, I enjoy his rarity. When he appears, even if it's something we've heard too many times,

it still feels special.
 

I'm not even sure whether I prefer hearing average new songs than no song at all. I'm just like "yeah ok, but what's the point?".

And regarding live gigs, if the frontman is Myles Kennedy, I just can't picture myself going through this. I need a charismatic frontman to cope with all the waiting, all these people and the sweat.

Sorry, maybe this post feels a bit too negative but just what I feel.

They should do a megatour with Axl & Tyler rotating between songs and mixing their material. Or better, Gn'R + Aerosmith, with feats in each show.

Who the f wants to watch Myles for 2 hours, frankly?

Rant over, sorry, needed to be said.

 

I think you missed the point completely. These new songs aren't either considered for GNR nor for the Conspirators. It’s a new project on his own and Slash organised a whole blues festival which he tours through the States supported by other blues artist such as Gov’t Mule. The baking band that recorded that album is as well the band he tours it with, while the rhythm guitarist, Tash Neil, will be the lead singer.

Edit: I don’t even bother to go through the personal taste part.

Edited April 14 by Free Bird

[username]

3 hours ago, D.. said:

I don't know whether Slash offered the material to Axl

 

These are all covers of old blues staples.

[MaskingApathy]

8 hours ago, D.. said:

My favorite thing out of those two tracks is Steven Tyler blasting out his harmonica. So cool, I'm happy he's still doing ok.

Other than that, it's cool for what it is, it's a change from what Slash is generally playing, kind of refreshing for sure, but I don't see myself playing this on repeat and

certainly not the kind of material strong enough to justify me buying a ticket for a gig.

It's like cool little bonus tracks. I don't know whether Slash offered the material to Axl, but I can't picture him singing on these. Not for Guns anyway, doesn't suit the mood.

Looking at Slash's setlists, there's not much I'd pay for. If he'd add Back to the moment and Serial Killer, maybe. I'd love to hear those two live, my favorite songs of his.

I hope he has far better material for the album. Otherwise, just like what Duff has released, I don't see the point. I don't mean this in a harsh way, it's cool

they're still working and touring, sure, but I don't find this exciting. I even feels it diminishes their comeback for an upcoming Gn'R tour.

 

See, as much as a lot of people bash Axl constantly, and the lack of new real music, I enjoy his rarity. When he appears, even if it's something we've heard too many times,

it still feels special.
 

I'm not even sure whether I prefer hearing average new songs than no song at all. I'm just like "yeah ok, but what's the point?".

And regarding live gigs, if the frontman is Myles Kennedy, I just can't picture myself going through this. I need a charismatic frontman to cope with all the waiting, all these people and the sweat.

Sorry, maybe this post feels a bit too negative but just what I feel.

They should do a megatour with Axl & Tyler rotating between songs and mixing their material. Or better, Gn'R + Aerosmith, with feats in each show.

Who the f wants to watch Myles for 2 hours, frankly?

Rant over, sorry, needed to be said.

 

Wrong thread, SMKC is in the Slash section.

Here's Serial Killer

 

[eggers]

10 hours ago, D.. said:

My favorite thing out of those two tracks is Steven Tyler blasting out his harmonica. So cool, I'm happy he's still doing ok.

Other than that, it's cool for what it is, it's a change from what Slash is generally playing, kind of refreshing for sure, but I don't see myself playing this on repeat and

certainly not the kind of material strong enough to justify me buying a ticket for a gig.

It's like cool little bonus tracks. I don't know whether Slash offered the material to Axl, but I can't picture him singing on these. Not for Guns anyway, doesn't suit the mood.

Looking at Slash's setlists, there's not much I'd pay for. If he'd add Back to the moment and Serial Killer, maybe. I'd love to hear those two live, my favorite songs of his.

I hope he has far better material for the album. Otherwise, just like what Duff has released, I don't see the point. I don't mean this in a harsh way, it's cool

they're still working and touring, sure, but I don't find this exciting. I even feels it diminishes their comeback for an upcoming Gn'R tour.

 

See, as much as a lot of people bash Axl constantly, and the lack of new real music, I enjoy his rarity. When he appears, even if it's something we've heard too many times,

it still feels special.
 

I'm not even sure whether I prefer hearing average new songs than no song at all. I'm just like "yeah ok, but what's the point?".

And regarding live gigs, if the frontman is Myles Kennedy, I just can't picture myself going through this. I need a charismatic frontman to cope with all the waiting, all these people and the sweat.

Sorry, maybe this post feels a bit too negative but just what I feel.

They should do a megatour with Axl & Tyler rotating between songs and mixing their material. Or better, Gn'R + Aerosmith, with feats in each show.

Who the f wants to watch Myles for 2 hours, frankly?

Rant over, sorry, needed to be said.

 

Dear Lord.

[drlaban]

Booooooooring (except Serial Killer).

[Free Bird]

14 minutes ago, drlaban said:

Booooooooring (except Serial Killer).

Wrong thread

[Eddie Money]

I'm good with this tune.  I like Chris Stapleton and he's probably the most universally appreciated popular music guy today, especially since he performed the anthem at the Super Bowl last year.  Getting him to play or sing on anything automatically generates good publicity.  

[evilfacelessturtle]

On 4/14/2024 at 6:30 PM, MaskingApathy said:

Wrong thread, SMKC is in the Slash section.

Here's Serial Killer

 

What a pale imitation of the real thing...

 

[Arnuld]

Outro is 🔥

[Gordon Comstock]

Heard this on the radio a couple times today, and that station has Killing Floor in rotation. It's nice to hear these songs while I'm at work.

Honestly it's still kinda blowing my mind that Slash combined a blues album with another 'all star guest' album, two things I wished he'd do for years, and so far these songs have turned out as good as I dared imagine them being. Great band, great production, great choices of guests, classic songs... Such a refreshing change from the last couple SMKC records.

[D..]

On 4/14/2024 at 6:47 PM, Free Bird said:

I think you missed the point completely. These new songs aren't either considered for GNR nor for the Conspirators. It’s a new project on his own and Slash organised a whole blues festival which he tours through the States supported by other blues artist such as Gov’t Mule. The baking band that recorded that album is as well the band he tours it with, while the rhythm guitarist, Tash Neil, will be the lead singer.

Edit: I don’t even bother to go through the personal taste part.

 

Kind of hard to keep track of what Slash is doing, even for me being on the forum ahah. I saw a video of Slash touring with Myles recently and I looked at recent setlists, thought he was touring with him. Too many side projects.

Sorry if those are covers, didn't know.

Still, that doesn't change the fact that I have a hard time understanding the point. I just feel it's wasted energy and talent.

Kind of like some bands releasing a new album every year or every two years, more often than not it's pointless.

I'd prefer Axl, Slash & Duff working on a real album, for 3, 4, 5 years if they need to and committing to it. Not doing ANYTHING except focusing on their own band.

If everyone goes on tour, doing their side projects and albums/covers/whatever, how can they ever work together properly? It's just something I don't understand.

So again, a lot of people blame Axl, but from what I'm seeing, the problem seems to be that everyone is doing whatever they want beyond Gn'R Tours.

 

[Rovim]

26 minutes ago, D.. said:

 

Kind of hard to keep track of what Slash is doing, even for me being on the forum ahah. I saw a video of Slash touring with Myles recently and I looked at recent setlists, thought he was touring with him. Too many side projects.

Sorry if those are covers, didn't know.

Still, that doesn't change the fact that I have a hard time understanding the point. I just feel it's wasted energy and talent.

Kind of like some bands releasing a new album every year or every two years, more often than not it's pointless.

I'd prefer Axl, Slash & Duff working on a real album, for 3, 4, 5 years if they need to and committing to it. Not doing ANYTHING except focusing on their own band.

If everyone goes on tour, doing their side projects and albums/covers/whatever, how can they ever work together properly? It's just something I don't understand.

So again, a lot of people blame Axl, but from what I'm seeing, the problem seems to be that everyone is doing whatever they want beyond Gn'R Tours.

 

but it's not that there's nothing going on with Gn'R in regards to a new album because of the side projects taking place. the side projects are happening cause Slash and Duff can't wait for Axl to make his move and Slash and Duff are super prolific musicians while Axl is the opposite of that.

I don't think any product born out of the love of the process is a waste of time and energy. see it from the point of view of the musician. Slash for example, must really enjoy coming up with new compositions all the time and sharing it with his fans and performing the material live, spicing it up by not just doing one thing as his side project. Duff is the same, working with different and talented musicians like Shooter Jennings or Loaded or his solo stuff.

I'm sure if/when Axl is ready, Slash would make Gn'R a priority when it comes to new music, but as far as we know, that hasn't happened (yet?) 

[Spoon87]

36 minutes ago, D.. said:

 

If everyone goes on tour, doing their side projects and albums/covers/whatever, how can they ever work together properly?

 

Well... 

[Free Bird]

1 hour ago, D.. said:

 

Kind of hard to keep track of what Slash is doing, even for me being on the forum ahah. I saw a video of Slash touring with Myles recently and I looked at recent setlists, thought he was touring with him. Too many side projects.

Sorry if those are covers, didn't know.

Still, that doesn't change the fact that I have a hard time understanding the point. I just feel it's wasted energy and talent.

Kind of like some bands releasing a new album every year or every two years, more often than not it's pointless.

I'd prefer Axl, Slash & Duff working on a real album, for 3, 4, 5 years if they need to and committing to it. Not doing ANYTHING except focusing on their own band.

If everyone goes on tour, doing their side projects and albums/covers/whatever, how can they ever work together properly? It's just something I don't understand.

So again, a lot of people blame Axl, but from what I'm seeing, the problem seems to be that everyone is doing whatever they want beyond Gn'R Tours.

 

I think if Axl would be willing to work on new material Slash and Duff were the last persons on earth who wouldn’t be on board full time. They might even gave him stuff to work on. Sorry but seeing those guys work ethic and looking at the records they’ve released in the past 30 years, it’s not understandable to me how someone can put the blame on somebody but Axl for the lack of new GNR music.

Nobody can force you to like Slash’s music outside of GNR but if you don’t like his music with Myles then one should think you’d be happy if there’s a change, all the more when GNR music is no option. Again… Slash releasing solo records isn’t preventing GNR to release music. It’s the opposite. GNR not making music is the reason Slash and Duff have so many side projects. 
Considering this new side project is a great step back to the roots and very well produced by someone like Mike Clink😉. Again it’s ok if you don’t like it, but I think it’s obvious why others are exciting to get new fresh music by their favourite artists.

[El Guapo]

4 hours ago, D.. said:

 

Kind of hard to keep track of what Slash is doing, even for me being on the forum ahah. I saw a video of Slash touring with Myles recently and I looked at recent setlists, thought he was touring with him. Too many side projects.

Sorry if those are covers, didn't know.

Still, that doesn't change the fact that I have a hard time understanding the point. I just feel it's wasted energy and talent.

Kind of like some bands releasing a new album every year or every two years, more often than not it's pointless.

I'd prefer Axl, Slash & Duff working on a real album, for 3, 4, 5 years if they need to and committing to it. Not doing ANYTHING except focusing on their own band.

If everyone goes on tour, doing their side projects and albums/covers/whatever, how can they ever work together properly? It's just something I don't understand.

So again, a lot of people blame Axl, but from what I'm seeing, the problem seems to be that everyone is doing whatever they want beyond Gn'R Tours.

 

Even Axl would laugh at this post! 

[Free Bird]

Anyone still listen to this? I think it’s great but thanks for this I discovered some Chris Stapleton stuff that’s pretty cool also. Very talented guy, especially if he’s writing the songs himself

[jacdaniel]

On 4/16/2024 at 11:34 AM, D.. said:

 

Kind of hard to keep track of what Slash is doing, even for me being on the forum ahah. I saw a video of Slash touring with Myles recently and I looked at recent setlists, thought he was touring with him. Too many side projects.

Sorry if those are covers, didn't know.

Still, that doesn't change the fact that I have a hard time understanding the point. I just feel it's wasted energy and talent.

Kind of like some bands releasing a new album every year or every two years, more often than not it's pointless.

I'd prefer Axl, Slash & Duff working on a real album, for 3, 4, 5 years if they need to and committing to it. Not doing ANYTHING except focusing on their own band.

If everyone goes on tour, doing their side projects and albums/covers/whatever, how can they ever work together properly? It's just something I don't understand.

So again, a lot of people blame Axl, but from what I'm seeing, the problem seems to be that everyone is doing whatever they want beyond Gn'R Tours.

 

Is this a real post or a wind up? 

Axl has released 1 album in like 30 years. An album that came out against his will as well. 

They do solo projects because Axl is not interested in making music. 

For the CD era songs that Slash reworked, I guarantee he did all his parts in like a day or two many years ago.

[Draguns]

1 hour ago, Free Bird said:

Anyone still listen to this? I think it’s great but thanks for this I discovered some Chris Stapleton stuff that’s pretty cool also. Very talented guy, especially if he’s writing the songs himself

I'm really not into country. However, I really like Stapleton's voice. It's very soulful. His new single, White Horse, is amazing!

[Free Bird]

8 hours ago, Draguns said:

I'm really not into country. However, I really like Stapleton's voice. It's very soulful. His new single, White Horse, is amazing!

I’m not into country at all but he plays some amazing blues, too. “I Was Wrong”, “You Should Probably Leave”, “Death Row”, “Cold”. To name a few. And yeah, “White Horse” is great too.

[Free Bird]

On 4/13/2024 at 8:51 PM, Voodoochild said:

I think he used it for Oh Well too. You can hear him attacking the tremolo bar in the outro.

Eventually it was a strat

[Voodoochild]

6 hours ago, Free Bird said:

Eventually it was a strat

Oh, did he confirm it? Nice!

I wish that song also had a video.

[Free Bird]

40 minutes ago, Voodoochild said:

Oh, did he confirm it? Nice!

I wish that song also had a video.

Based on the video session in this bar, I’d guess there’s still a video to come. Just don’t know for which song.

[Free Bird]

2 hours ago, Voodoochild said:

Oh, did he confirm it? Nice!

Yes, he confirmed it. That’s the part of Total Guitar

[Voodoochild]

2 hours ago, Free Bird said:

Yes, he confirmed it. That’s the part of Total Guitar

Thanks. I have a tab open to read that article for days, but didn't manage to read it.

[Sweersa]

On 4/12/2024 at 2:58 PM, F*ck Fear said:

Other than the fact these are blues standards, they don't sound like the blues.

Does it sound more like Street of Dreams? 😆 

On 4/22/2024 at 5:52 PM, jacdaniel said:

For the CD era songs that Slash reworked, I guarantee he did all his parts in like a day or two many years ago.

It sure sounds like it, for the most part anyways. Uninspired, and not fitting.