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Slash "Apocalyptic Love" Review — 5 out of 5 stars
http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainme … s/10071876
Apocalyptic Love embodies every side of Slash.
Like some kind of rock 'n' roll kaleidoscope, the album evinces the legendary guitarist at his best from all angles. There are soft and subdued moments. There's danger. There's mayhem. There's blues. There's shred. There's everything you could want from a rock record and more. That said—it's both an essential guitar album and a new classic for "R&Fn'R" at large. Apocalyptic Love is some of the man's most incendiary and infectious playing yet, and you're going to be knocked out by it.
A drum count-off leads right into a swaggering wah pedal lead at the beginning of the title track. Quickly, a stadium-size chorus from Myles Kennedy [Alter Bridge] rises in tandem with Slash's riffing and shredding. Theirs is an immortal partnership that instantly transfixes and transcends. Drummer Brent Fitz powers through a juggernaut of a beat, while Todd Kerns's bass roars like a freight train. During the bridge, Kennedy sounds inimitably soulful just before another fiery lead from Slash blazes up the night sky. That action all takes place in just the opening track mind you…
A guttural guitar sparks "One Last Thrill" before Kennedy rages through a rapid-fire verse reminiscent of Motörhead's best beatdowns. It's a speed demon firecracker of a song that's bound to get festivals shaking their asses along. Meanwhile, "Standing in the Sun" is a towering rocker that's heavy on groove and Alice in Chains-esque harmonies from Kennedy. Let's not forget the face-melting solo. At the same time, "No More Heroes" gives everyone space to shine. "We Will Roam" shimmies from a bluesy intro into a metallic charge at the right moment. It feels like it should've been ripped right from Easy Rider. You might want to hit the highway the second you hear it.
One standout, "Anastasia", starts with elegant classical guitar, slowly opening the curtain for the drama to come. Quickly, orchestral tapping culminates on another vivid journey driven by the guitars, drums, bass, and Kennedy's impeccable wail. Equally cinematic is "Far and Away". It's one of Slash's most beautiful compositions ever. Kennedy sounds utterly divine, painting a picture of longing and love lost. "Shots Fired" simply destroys while the bonus track "Crazy Life" is the ultimate rock anthem.
People claim rock is dead. However, every note of Apocalyptic Love stands as proof that it's alive and kicking. It belongs up there with the best of Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver. Guys like Slash and Myles Kennedy carry a torch from Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Randy Rhoads, and all the other greats. It's burning as brightly as ever too.
—Rick Florino
05.14.12
Our Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
this would have to be slashs best work
- Mikkamakka
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Isn't Rick Florino the same guy who wrote those glowing articles about CURRENT GNR recently? A guy who supports both? Nah, couldn't be.
Rick Florino = monkeychow? 
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Rick Florino = monkeychow?
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Nup...but it's true I do love it all 
- Mikkamakka
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Slash
Apocalyptic Love
http://themusic.com.au/reviews/album/20 … ptic-love/
When comparing Slash’s self-titled debut solo album to Apocalyptic Love, it would easily be considered Slash’s pop record of sorts. Apocalyptic Love leaves the pop behind and propels head first into leather clad rock’n’roll. Myles Kennedy (Alter Bridge), a featured vocalist on Slash, was drafted to handle frontman duties for his live gigs, Kennedy impressed ‘the man in the top hat’ enough to be the only vocalist on this album, and it works.
Slash chooses to leave the session musicians behind and instead utilises his live band on this album, the end result being a straightforward rock album that features trademark tasty guitar hooks and soaring vocal melodies. Opening with the album’s title track, which launches straight into a detailed guitar riff (sounding more like a solo), the track briskly winds its way to a melodic bridge before launching into our first guitar solo of the album. Part of Slash’s success lies in his ability to appeal to guitar nerds through blistering solos and guitar technique. However, he understands what the guitarist’s role is in a band, which is to compliment the singer and the melody of the song, and it is that which appeals to the non guitar nerd; the songs are just darn good rocking tunes.
Highlights include the riff heavy Halo, the anthemic No More Heroes, the vocally-rich We Will Roam and the epic Not For Me. Whilst Apocalyptic Love doesn’t have the entourage of famous singers, this album proves they aren’t needed, Slash’s intricate guitar riffs combine mercilessly with Kennedy’s melodic vocal style and, simply put, the end result is a brilliant rock’n’roll record.
FACT FILE
Length: 13 tracks, 54 minutes
Mood: Heavy, anthemic, rich.
James Dawson
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Slash’s new album, Apocalyptic Love hits the shelves tomorrow, but you can a taste of what it sounds like by clicking on the player below.
And Triple M's Dave Gleeson has listened to the whole album and he says it's a cracker.
"Slash and Myles have hit it right off and I don't want to leave the rhythm section out - the album is as fat as," he said.
"One of the things I love about the record is that the harmonies are there [and] the guitars play off each other. It's one of the best rock records I've heard in a long, long time."
The album definitely has a late 80s, early 90s rock feel. And there's an unforced chemistry on this record, which we all got a taste of on Slash's last solo album where Myles debuted on songs like "Back to Cali".
The rhythm section of Brent and Todd are phenomenal. When you listen to the album the rhythms and attention to detail that the guys put into it are awesome. Todd is a great lead singer as well and the vocal chemistry that he and Myles have makes the harmonies are highlight.
Standout tracks include the attitude-to-burn single "You're A Lie", stomping rockers like "Halo" and "No More Heroes", and "Anastasia" which has a bit of the Gunners "Rocket Queen" about it.
Overall, if you like your rock big, mean and hard then this album is for you.
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Slash - Apocalyptic Love (Album Review)
Friday, 18 May 2012 Written by Heather McDaid
http://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/172688/9
Fans of Slash’s self-titled effort will be accustomed to a sense of variety, one that saw everyone from Alice Cooper and Dave Grohl to Nicole Scherzinger and Fergie chip in to create everything from the more heartfelt love song to the down and dirty rock ‘n’ roll assaults. After the unsurprisingly stellar vocal offerings of Myles Kennedy on this release, and the role as vocalist on the touring schedule that followed, it was no surprise to hear that he would be taking on sole vocal duties on the self-titled’s successor ‘Apocalyptic Love’.
Needless to say, it does not disappoint. Even on a first listen, there’s a certain swagger to it that makes you want to dance around your living room with the occasional air guitar. The likes of the already released ‘You’re A Lie’ is a prime example – it’s big, it’s got down and dirty riffs, easy to pick up lyrics, sleek solos and the chorus just begs for you to get off your ass and start moving. The likes of this will undoubtedly kill it in a live capacity.
The main pairing of this record is, of course, Slash’s guitar playing and Myles’ stellar vocals. Throughout they create a mix of exciting numbers. One – ‘Anastasia’ – lures the listener in with elegant classic guitar before a dramatic electric onslaught ensues; Myles then takes centre stage with his notable vocals, flitting from stand-out verses to more subdued vibes.
Countering the ambush of hard rock, ‘Not For Me’ slows things right down, elegant guitar backing restrained vocals through the introduction before the song opens up, with a ‘big’ feel to it. It’s applicable to most of this album – it feels big, it feels suited for soaring across the grounds of arenas.
Some would argue Slash isn’t treading a whole lot of new ground; perhaps he could try a mash of new styles – but that is just playing devil’s advocate. This is a straight up rock ‘n’ roll record and the pairing of Myles Kennedy and Slash is a very exciting one. Some moments feel reminiscent of Guns N’ Roses, some have that Velvet Revolver grind, but this record takes the best of their past work and takes it to a new level.
One listen and you’re hooked, more listens and you’ve got most of it jammed in your head. Slash’s first record was pretty great, but this one is infinitely better. The next step is to see how they go down live; I’d hasten a guess at very, very well.
