tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362584331118859609.post8286412264686862424..comments2023-10-13T00:20:51.346-07:00Comments on Noise Shaft: Slash - Apocalyptic Love reviewGyZhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00377347348312331089noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362584331118859609.post-22183357844659016302012-05-18T07:31:09.965-07:002012-05-18T07:31:09.965-07:00@Sameh2150 :
In my opinion, the desire to deciphe...@Sameh2150 :<br /><br />In my opinion, the desire to decipher the meaning of the words in the lyrics may seek to elude one and present itself as something not necessarily worth doing if and when the "instinctively felt final meaning of them" - as it is supported/presented by the power of the music that backs those up - is essentially "feels" to be the same, as result of the classic inspiratory media - AFD in this case - being known by the heart. Compared to the finalized and complete character of said 1988 contribution, this here disc is a late tribute for the classic G'NR release. This disc is anachronism rampant, embodied. There is nothing wrong with that, of course. <br /><br />But. Since the album sounds totally AFD to me, I no longer feel desire to be invested in the lyrics of it, because the mere character of the music on Slash's latest delivery causes mild but steady disillusionment in the part of me that wants to be indulged in novelty. Hell, I already have heard AFD, and if you show 1 single second of any song on it, I will name the song correctly 101 out of 100 attempts, I guarantee that. <br /><br />But, back to these lyrics. To be honest, I'd be surprised if the lyrics of this album would pack poetic relevance Meshuggah style, but I accept your criticism of course. I will listen to this album again with attention directed towards the words, and will update the review based on your input if I feel the lyrics indeed necessitate those adjustments in the verdict. Remember, art reigns superior to the miserable critic. Slash's record is superior to this opinion on this site, simply because there is 1 record, but there are infinite opinions on it, and the validity of those that are baffled by the greatness of the disc are similarly important-, or, if you prefer : similarly NOT important. Opinion is the cheapest commodity. With that being said and if you are still here, know that my opinion is that I do not really expect more from the lyrics of this Slash album than continuous status reports of the peaceful and sober days of a pack of once rabid-, now-tame hard rock dogs and whatnot. (Boooooooooooooooring.)<br /><br />As for comparing, you sure are right in the sense that the intent behind Slash and that behind Gilbert/Vai are superdifferent indeed, my point simply is that the music of Slash revealed its consent/valiant limitations on day 1, which is not at all the case with the other two, constantly seeking to bring genre boundaries/fixations down. Hard rock with a bluesy tint (wow. really????) has been done so immense amount of justice already that I feel the offering of some kind of novelty with it would be highly expectable from such a renowned cultivator of the genre as Slash is. And Slash serves the same music he has been since ages. Nothing wrong with that. Even you do not challenge my notion that the album sounds totally AFD. Thank you for your comment.GyZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377347348312331089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362584331118859609.post-61881645045456942122012-05-17T22:48:03.123-07:002012-05-17T22:48:03.123-07:00It seems you haven't even listened to the lyri...It seems you haven't even listened to the lyrics or understood them for that matter to compare it to AFD.<br />Comparing Slash to Vai or Gilbert is what is really uninspiring.Sameh2150https://www.blogger.com/profile/10749157268469033651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362584331118859609.post-39511968890680519182012-05-15T11:44:43.295-07:002012-05-15T11:44:43.295-07:00@Azazel : I am not aware of the current Axl Rose, ...@Azazel : I am not aware of the current Axl Rose, but nice to hear he is still rolling high octane. I'm not surprised that the 2012 Axl can still bring the Animal bo problem, vocal cords are very durable as far as I know, and HIS must be pretty superhumanic with all the demands they already have met.GyZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377347348312331089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362584331118859609.post-15469262976549043612012-05-15T11:39:24.405-07:002012-05-15T11:39:24.405-07:00Myles can't touch the 2012 Axl Rose, never min...Myles can't touch the 2012 Axl Rose, never mind in his prime. Myles is a great singer, but not unique. Listening to the album, I find myself agreeing with most of the authors comments. It's solid, energetic, upbeat and uninspiring.Azazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10343077427814823523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362584331118859609.post-28398250726049918512012-05-14T18:27:45.465-07:002012-05-14T18:27:45.465-07:00I respect your opinion, but I really don't thi...I respect your opinion, but I really don't think Miles Kennedy can touch a prime Axl Rose.GyZhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00377347348312331089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1362584331118859609.post-23892268789406003752012-05-14T18:03:36.244-07:002012-05-14T18:03:36.244-07:00myles"the MAN"kennedy vocally destroys a...myles"the MAN"kennedy vocally destroys axel "caybaby" rosezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09774270516319431215noreply@blogger.com