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- metallex78
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Re: Apocalyptic Love FAN reviews
Apocalyptic Love
Sounds like a track from the Snakepit 2 sessions, and I wasn't too into it after first listen. But after watching the bonus DVD-making-of (included in the deluxe edition pack), I have much greater appreciation of the guitar going on in the song.
That riff that kicks in at 16 seconds in is pretty cool, I'm gonna have to try and learn that one I think!
Vocals sound like a higher pitched Rod Jackson too, and I'm not a big fan of them overall. Still, not a bad track to kick off the album.
One Last Thrill
Myles channels Johnny Rotten here, with fast & snotty vocals, and the music sounds like Motorhead or Pistols, in attitude and speed. Myles' vocal delivery annoys me a bit here, but I really dig the music and the solo.
Standing In The Sun
I've said it before, and I still stand by it - that riff is Locomotive crossed with Led Zeppelin's Immigrant Song. Really cool groove, it's just a really uplifting fun rock song. Can't fault Myles on this at all, and the solo is awesome too!
You're A Lie
Really grew on me since the first time I heard it, and I now think it's up there with the better album tracks. Interesting to see this track being worked up on the DVD-making-of, as it started out with a quite funky sounding riff, as opposed to the more hard driving riff that ended up on the album.
No More Heroes
The main riff is like a hybrid of SCOM and Superhuman, and is the subject about Axl and alike...? How certain heroes are always letting us down...? Modern rock sounding, with a nice Slash solo.
Halo
I hear Back Off Bitch in the intro, which is then followed by a very fucking cool Mr Brownstone style riff. Not a big fan of the chorus, but it's catchy, and the more I listen to the lyrics, it also sounds like it's about Axl, and how he's been holding himself back due to his rift with Slash.
Slash's solo sounds like the one from Back Off Bitch too, with runs that sounds similar, and lots of harmonic squeals too. Great track!
We Will Roam
Reminds me of an Audioslave tune, or like an upbeat version of Promise from the Slash album. Again, modern rock sounding, with a nice singalong chorus, and two cool solos, one in the middle, and an outro solo too.
Anastasia
What can I say that hasn't already been said? Clean spanish style acoustic guitar opens the track, before ripping into THAT monster riff, that then goes into another Locomotive style riff when the vocals kick in. And this has the most impressive soloing we've heard from Slash since his Guns days.
Not For Me
Opens like a big Aerosmith ballad, then goes into Foo Fighters kinda ballad mode. Myles sounds like he's channeling Dave Grohl a bit too. The solo sounds a bit like the one from Back To Cali.
Bad Rain
When it started, I thought it was Beautiful Dangerous was playing by mistake... then the heavy chugging riff kicks in, and continues throughout the song. Very cool groove, and I really like Myles' vocal delivery. He sings mostly in lower key, and when he does go higher, it doesn't go all Mickey Mouse, like he can sometimes get. And the solo is a short, tasty wah-infused number!
Hard & Fast
Johnny B Good style riff opens this track, and then it goes into a Snakepit 2 style rocker. Reminds me of The Alien from Ain't Life Grand. Love the solo in this, as it sounds more structured than some of the more random noodling Slash plays on other songs, but not a big fan of the vocals.
Far And Away
Nice ballad, along the lines of Starlight, without the really high-pitched vocals in the latter track. Some nice melodic soloing from Slash in this, and nice outro soloing too.
Shots Fired
The little intro riff reminded me of something from Soundgarden Superunknown era, before it kicks into some really chugging guitar. Another nice solo in the middle and in the outro. Slash has really been let off the leash on this album thats for sure.
Carolina
Slash brings the talk-box back for the verses with a funky riff and for the solo. And it reminds me of Audioslave in the chorus, so much so, I can almost picture Chris Cornell singing it. Pretty cool.
Crazy Life
Another fun Johnny B Good riff, and is that some cowbell I hear too...? Probably the most singalong chorus and catchiest riff on the whole album. My head was bobbing along straight away, and the solo is more Slash noodling that is apparent throughout the whole album.
Overall, I think it's a hybrid of Snakepit 2 with some of the more adventurous riffing and lead playing that featured on UYI. Vocals are a bit hit & miss for me, but Slash has never sounded better, especially the solos.
The band is solid, and more serve as a backing for Slash to shine, rather than standing out on their own.
Favourite tracks - Standing In The Sun, Halo, Anastasia, Not For Me
- metallex78
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Re: Apocalyptic Love FAN reviews
It's definitely a grower I think...some of the streams and samples I was a little unsure...but once you learn the choruses..there's so many great solos and little moments....pretty fun album I think.
Yeah, definitely a grower, and definitely a fun listen overall.:rock:
Re: Apocalyptic Love FAN reviews
faldor wrote:I imagine the CD will be under $10 its debut week? I haven't bought a CD for more than that amount in some time. Sort of my rule to live by these days. If so, I'll be sure to pick it up.
Why do you have to wait for the CD to get down to $10 before you buy it?
Slash, Myles and the band have put a great effort into this album, and I think it's worth every cent I paid ($22 for the deluxe CD/DVD package)
Pretty disappointing that on a GNR fan forum, people can't even bring themselves to support a new Slash album.
As I said, I buy most CD's these days for $10 or less, and MOST CD's are priced in that range their debut week. So I'm hoping that'll be the case for this one too. Simple as that really.
Sorry to disappoint you. 
I've bought both VR albums and the last Slash solo album the week they came out. Screamed my ass off for Slash at the Rock Hall induction. Not sure my support should come into question. It may have been a poor choice of words on my part. I will buy the album, I'm just hoping it'll be the usual $10 initially. And I'm not interested in the deluxe edition. I bought the deluxe edition of Libertad and was all excited about the bonus DVD. I watched it ONCE and have no plans to ever watch it again. So I'll just stick with the music this time around.
Re: Apocalyptic Love FAN reviews
Gotta say... This is definitely the most pleased I've been with a post Guns Slash project since the first Snakepit record.
Definitely front loaded.
Depending on the song, Myles is either a perfect fit, or a indecipherable nasally,vibrating whine-siren.
I'm not as impressed with Anastasia as everyone else.. It's probably the last REALLY good song on the album... But my jaw didn't really drop. A song like that, to me, is stock Slash. That's par for a guy like that.
Killer stuff, throughout...
2:08 into Halo is MY SHIT. 
Re: Apocalyptic Love FAN reviews
metallex78 wrote:faldor wrote:I imagine the CD will be under $10 its debut week? I haven't bought a CD for more than that amount in some time. Sort of my rule to live by these days. If so, I'll be sure to pick it up.
Why do you have to wait for the CD to get down to $10 before you buy it?
Slash, Myles and the band have put a great effort into this album, and I think it's worth every cent I paid ($22 for the deluxe CD/DVD package)
Pretty disappointing that on a GNR fan forum, people can't even bring themselves to support a new Slash album.
As I said, I buy most CD's these days for $10 or less, and MOST CD's are priced in that range their debut week. So I'm hoping that'll be the case for this one too. Simple as that really.
Sorry to disappoint you.
Dude if u are that cheap, give me your address and I'll mail u one.:laugh:
what if its 10.99?:slash:
Re: Apocalyptic Love FAN reviews
Gonna wait till Tuesday to get it.
here is my thing.
I am notorious for hating everything first listen. So i would imagine most people are a lot like me and don't realize it.
I never understood how someone could listen to THAT much music and decipher and GET IT first listen?
Van halen album i called the biggest piece of shit I ever heard after one listen. now its one of my faves of the 21st century.
u gotta give stuff a chance.
- Me_Wise_Magic
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Re: Apocalyptic Love FAN reviews
I can relate to that with a bunch of songs I didn't care for at first; but now I love.
