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Re: Review of Loadeds "SICK"
http://www.sonicexcess.com/DUFF_MCKAGAN … EVIEW.html
On April 7th, "DUFF McKAGAN'S LOADED" is slated to release their 2nd full-length album (ie- Century Media) entitled "SICK". Formed in Seattle 1998, Duff McKagan's Loaded has had several releases until the project came to a halt in 2001, due to other commitments, but the band never split up; re-emerging for several gigs and releasing an E.P in 2008, "Wasted Heart".
Duff has always had punk roots, and with a different style he has a chance to show them off using minor key punk undertones on guitar while handling vocal duties as well. Duff always sang back up with Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver, but he shines as a front man and is that really much of a surprise? Duff is a well rounded musician with a trained ear for great composition. With Mike Squires playing along to the rhythms and solos, Jeff Rouse (Bass), who also play in Alien Crime Syndicate, and Geoff Reading on drums, each member brings a special element into the fold and give Duff McKagan's Loaded a unique vibe and strong groove.
The opening titled track "SICK" is a perfect way to open this record; fast, aggressive with fed up lyrics, and a dark riff to it, along with a stand out lead. Clocking in at just 2:52, this track does not let up. The first single, entitled "FLATLINE", has a great pop tone, with catchy hooks and a chorus that will ring in the listener's head all day ("I'm so over you, I don't think you have a clue") and is just an all around fun song for the summer soundtrack. The fifth track "THE SLIDE" is a great anthem to punk war cries that's fast paced and high energy. "NO SHAME" is another track I find myself listening to over and over again with amazing composing and breakdowns. "SICK" is very diversified album, ranging from punk to blues, to straight-up hard rock; along with a slower tempo on a few ballad style tracks such as "WASTED HEART" and "MOTHERS DAY" (a very lyrical and heartfelt track). Duff and Mike's guitar playing is top notch on "SICK", with hard driving riffs, blues slides, and some great solos that are worked into the songs quite well. Jeff Rouse really stands out with his walking, and partially distorted, bass lines on the closing track "NO MORE"
"SICK" is a raw, honest album that's very easy to get into and tough to put down.
4/5 Stars
Track Listing:
01. Sick
02. Sleaze Factory
03. Flatline
04. IOU
05. The Slide
06. Translucent
07. Mothers Day
08. I See Through You
09. Forgive Me
10. No Shame
11. Blind Date Girl
12. Wasted Heart
13. No More
Review By: Brandon Marshall
- mickronson
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Re: Review of Loadeds "SICK"
CLASSIC ROCK REVISITED
Duff McKagan's Loaded -- Sick
by Jeb Wright (bold words by this guy)
Century Media Records
www.duff-loaded.com
Rating: B
Loaded has been making records since the 90's, whenever Duff is not busy with GNR or Velvet Revolver. Now, with VR taking a break in search of a new singer, Loaded is back in action, releasing the best music they have ever put together.
The title track is a stone cold muther of a rocker. Duff is a damn good vocalist and this band gives him a chance to shine. He also is able to unleash his inner punk and make music with the same pain and panic of some of his punk rock heroes. The result is marriage between solid hard rock and safety pin punk.
"Flatline" is a good example of rock meets punk coming out sounding fresh and bold. Throughout the album, the melodies are pure hard rock while the guitar licks are dripping with Sex Pistols/Clash flair. Duff mixes his emotions, as well as his influences. "Mother's Day" and "Forgive Me" come from deep inside, both musically and lyrically proving even millionaire rock stars have a dark side.
The best song on the disc is buried ten deep in the track list. "No Shame" is a hit. As is the next tune "Blind Date Girl." From start to finish, Sick is a solid effort. Now, the cynical ones out there will be going, "Yeah, but is it Guns N' Roses?" The answer, obviously, is 'no.' But neither is Chinese Democracy. While his former singer truly believes he is making innovative and original music, nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, Duff out does Axl with Sick hands down. The shame of the matter is that just because the GNR moniker is on Axl's solo album, it gets national attention where Duff will struggle to get the same steam behind him. Do yourself a favor and check out the CD at Duff's website www.duff-loaded.com and see for yourself how loaded Sick really is, then on April 7th, buy it.
http://www.classicrockrevisited.com/reviewDuff.htm
one of many reviews that all say similar
I`m not tryin to stir it up with gnr fans.. i`ll think what I think, when I hear it.
Ive lost interest in gnr in the present moment tho..
- mickronson
- Rep: 118
Re: Review of Loadeds "SICK"
im not talkin him seriously.. I already know what to expect, which is honest rock music..ive missed it of late
- mickronson
- Rep: 118
Re: Review of Loadeds "SICK"
I just bought it, and reading the booklet i got thanked lolll
- mickronson
- Rep: 118
Re: Review of Loadeds "SICK"
ask -D-, whats the last name in the list of thanks..
oooohh no, not any old name, the last one with AND preceeding it.
