antimatter Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Anyone listen to the new CD? I saw the one video they have. I really like that song(don't know the name). Gotta say, I liked GNR and STP back in the day. I'll probably pick this up myself. Just curious what you folks think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoes Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Slither is all over the airwaves and at first I thought it was a STP number but then the guitar work was beyond what Dean typically could pull off. Interesting how Scott's lyrics and persona seem to influence the music far beyond the obvious. I'll have to admit that I never cared for GNR and thought STP to be kind of weak (though I bought all their CDs and saw them live) so this is potentially a good thing. IMO Under the category of Reclaimed Marketables... I'm more inclined to vote for Audioslave. I still think guitars are like shoes, but louder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billster Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Ya know - I didn't want to hijack the thread and say "Audioslave" I wanted to see some reactions to VR, and the first one says Audioslave. I haven't heard VR, but I was disappointed wiht Audioslave - maybe three good songs on the CD. How are the hooks? GnR had big hooks like Paradise City, Welcome to the Jungle. STP had Interstate Love Song. I think the Audioslave disappointed me because there were not so many big hooks (like the entire first Rage Against the Machine album, or Soundgarden - Badmotorfinger) Buy my CD on CD Baby! Bill Hartzell - the website MySpace?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiger85 Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Haven't heard a lot of Revolver but what I have heard sounds like STP featuring Slash. No offense, its old. ...touched down in the land of the Delta Blues.....in the middle of the pouring rain.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave da Dude Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 tiger85, No offense, its old. So am I Velvet who? Dave the Old Dude Gotta' geetar... got the amp. There must be SOMEthing else I... "need". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Base Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Am about halfway through the album now, remembered seeing htem mentioned here earlier and spotted them on Napster when I got home so put it on. Am just listening in the background, but have to say I am quite impressed, it's kinda old school, but that's not a bad thing. The second track (DO it for the kids) and the obligatory power ballad (Fall to pieces) stuck out. Nothing really new, just stuff haven't heard for a while, but I'm enjoying it and will listen to it again.... Fa Fa FA Fa fa fa fa fa FA fa FA FA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklava Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 I'm from the ol school of solo's,so me like. Sad STP had to end cuz I liked them better. About deleo vs slash,both are good but I like deleo better,more creative with his playing.I once read ...I think it was joe perry that said he's an old jazz guitar player down deep in his soul. The Deleo bro's rock....sad...so sad..why does love got to be so sad....BTW when STP first came out I thought the music was POWERFUL The story of life is quicker then the blink of an eye, the story of love is hello, goodbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptinesOf Youth Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 after hearing slither ive decided not to give any of there other material a chance...its a shame cause i love gnr and as much as there trying to i dont think theyll ever get out of gnr's shadow....for me at least...itll always be the three dudes from gnr and the singer from stp. slash is an awesome guitarist but the stuff i heard on the radio sounds exactly like all the other stuff on the radio which is crap (im talkin about new stuff not the classics)....feel free to try and change my opinion... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phait Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Sad STP had to end cuz I liked them better.Are they done!? I hope to God not... they influenced me to start guitar and have been a big inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoes Posted July 13, 2004 Share Posted July 13, 2004 Sorry I brought out Audioslave so early there.. but it's the first thing that pops to mind with all this hybrid band stuff proliferating everywhere. Yes indeed... VR sounds like high octane STP. Dean Deleo was best in the old style because when things were turned up it got chaotic and difficult to substantiate (IMO) ie: Vaseline for instance. GNR was too formulaic for my liking and followed that tried and true heavy for the masses anthem that is terribly monotonous after a few rounds. VR will do well out of the gates provided Scott keeps writing lyrics that force the issue. If they start following the instant mash route it will turn to cheap wine in no time flat. For that same reason I like Audioslave for the combination of Chris's (typically) intelligent writing and the power that comes from RAM. It's a terrific blend. Remember that both Chris and Scott are the strength behind everything here. They're both insightful and gifted in their ability to pen a timeless phrase. More art than muck... give them both lots of growing space. I've worked out STP & Audioslave covers and it's the instant familiarity of these tracks that gets people energized. That's what it's all for right. (The opinions expressed above are those of "Shoes" and do not necessarily reflect the interest of this station. Reader discretion is advised) I still think guitars are like shoes, but louder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hound Dog Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I like Slither. I find myself not turning the dial when that song is on. When I first heard it, I liked it. It didn't really matter who it was or what band they were in before. It had a good beat and I was dancing to it... Yum, Yum! Eat em up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compact Diss Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I fell into the VR hype and bought the CD. I'm not impressed, some good tracks but not much for replay. I was happy to see that Slash was doing studio work for other types of music than he is known for. I did pick up the new Slipknot, now this is a definite buy if you like heavy guitar rock, and not too much screaming. The album has some really good music. I looked at it this way, from an interview with Jack White---he said when he and Meg used to dress up some people would leave before they played their entire set. In Jack's mind it was the music, if you couldn't get past their outfits then the music wasn't what you were looking for in the first place. Now listen to the White Stripes, they rock. I used to hate Slipknot from my Djing days, Thursday nights was my rock night and I had to play them over and over, along with Tool and other heavy acts. I just didn't go for the costumes, now I listen to them and they are very good. VR though....nothing new-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shredmasta666 Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 slash is a good guitar player I swear to drunk I'm not god Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmptinesOf Youth Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 wow...that avatars a little too big.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeeMonkey Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 I think slash is great, and velvet revolver is a good new band. I had purchased the album but liked only a few of their songs but I think the music is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoes Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Originally posted by shredmasta666: slash is a good guitar playerSucks, Sufficient, Good, Great, Exceptional Ya... he's "Good" I have a definite bias in that I avoid the music of musicians and bands in general who are predisposed to masturbating their image in public. Placing musicianship and artistry in the back seat to promote their "character". I can establish a correlation and rationalization whereby its' (the product or music)'s ability to be "in phase" with my complete being is somewhat diminished by the inexplicable contradiction forced by what they're promoting. ? Is it you or is it the music?... because the music should be able to exist outside of and without you. If it can... I would really love to see you play it live to see what that whole experience is about because it must be one hell of a high to cast that baby out there. If you play for MTV this inevitably becomes your intent and it's as much a sociological constant as giving candy to a kid. Nothing real exists in front of a lens that you know is there. 'Live music is better' bumper stickers should be issued. I still think guitars are like shoes, but louder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitar Geezer Posted July 14, 2004 Share Posted July 14, 2004 Hey Shredmasta want a smaller version? http://www.teamtatham.com/lynntest/gfbird.jpg Lynn G Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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