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#4811 Re: Guns N' Roses » What Did You Guys Think Of This Rant...? » 930 weeks ago
JB, you gotta admit Axl was really wishy washy at the time. Several sources back up what Wylde has claimed. Axl was turning into a band wagon jumper, we just didn't get to see/hear any of it because it was never released. Hell, even Izzy said years ago that when he was approached after the Gilby departure that Axl was obsessed with doing a grunge record. Slash has mentioned this as well.
Its pretty obvious he didn't get a clear vision of a musical direction until the 1999-01 time frame.
The way I see it gn'r was always Axls lifeline. And by that I mean in psychological terms. It was his way of battling insecurity issues by showing that his band was always innovative, didn't become repetitive like ac/dc or crue. You know, his extension of being special. Which is probably also the reason he became so possessive about, and still is. It was more than just a band and a paycheck to him.
So yeah, he probably did look at bands like Jam and Nirvana because they were doing fresh things at the time. That doesn't mean he was gonna make a Jam or Nirvana record. Obviously going by the new songs Axl has never limited himself to imitate any particular style. There is always something of everything.
It's not far fetched to think that some of the other members may have perceived that as him wanting to copy someone or whatever.
#4812 Re: The Garden » What have you bought yourself today? » 930 weeks ago
You people buy way too much stuff 
#4813 Re: Guns N' Roses » LedZAerial - Finck Project (Led Zeppelin tribute band) » 930 weeks ago
I only listened to Ten Years Gone. The crowd was ecstatic.
Finck is the man.
Now all we need are some vocals...
#4814 Re: Guns N' Roses » If there is a reunion, where do people stand? » 930 weeks ago
If there is a reunion I stand front row.
#4815 Re: Guns N' Roses » What Did You Guys Think Of This Rant...? » 930 weeks ago
I understand where he is coming from, I just think he should have approached it differently.
Definitely. Such a shame really.
#4816 Re: Guns N' Roses » What Did You Guys Think Of This Rant...? » 930 weeks ago
Too much to quote
Whatever happened and whoever is responsible, the fact still remains that Axl is the one carrying the heat. You may say he brought it on himself, but we both know it's not that simple in reality.
I understand where he's coming from, that's all.
#4817 Re: Guns N' Roses » What Did You Guys Think Of This Rant...? » 930 weeks ago
BTM came out two years after that rant. Also, Slash doesn't talk about Axl all the time. Slash concentrates on his music career.
To me, whether its a lie or truth is beside the point. The guy refuses to move on, and will do or say anything so he doesn't have to move on.
He has great material and since 2000 had a great band. His obsession with the past is way past the point of absurdity.
Well, Axl doesn't talk about Slash all the time either. He had some bursts in the 02 period, but that is natural given the situation. And if you're referring to the 'incident' last year, well, Slash was the one who came to his house and then lied about in the press. Axl obviously felt very disappointed on how all of that turned out, although having part of the responsibility.
After all, Slash isn't the one constantly being blamed for breaking up the band. He isn't the one getting shit at his own shows. The heat has always been on Axl, so you can't really compare the two. He for sure knows things about the others which gives him another perspective on the situation, and whatever the need for moving on, I can understand how one might feel the way he does.
#4818 Re: Guns N' Roses » Axl Rose being timeless - do you agree? » 930 weeks ago
As I mentioned in the "one of the greats" thread, Axl belongs in a very exclusive club of entertainers. Looks, ability, energy, controversy - he got it all. He literally got the audience in the palm of his hand.
In hindsight it's an absolute shame what happened to the original band. Had they gone on they would have been right up there with the Stones and Zeppelin in terms of public opinion, and Axl would have been hailed as the true artist that he is.
Axl Rose is one of the few who receive criticism not because he is hated, but because he is loved. Many feel bitter and jaded about him flushing such a special thing down the toilet.
#4819 Re: The Garden » What have you bought yourself today? » 930 weeks ago
polluxlm wrote:It's my birthday and I'm broke.
The story of my life broken down into one short sentence.:haha:
One day I gotta make a movie of this life of yours 
Happy Birthday:beer::mosh:
Thanks man.
#4820 Re: Guns N' Roses » Chinese Democracy Breakdown » 930 weeks ago
Man, how did I ever come around to composing all of this back then? I truly have an addictive personality.
Oh well, hope you enjoy it. I'll get back to getting that life people keep telling me.
