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- Gunslinger
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Re: Are we at comparison time yet? BEST of VR vs. BEST of New GNR Lineup
Every song by New GNR destroys any song by VR outside of Slither. Just an opinion but a dead honest one.
Re: Are we at comparison time yet? BEST of VR vs. BEST of New GNR Lineup
Now THAT is the way this song should be in the studio. The quotes should be lower like that, with Bh's solo going at the same time.
That video really makes me miss the 01 lineup. 
Re: Are we at comparison time yet? BEST of VR vs. BEST of New GNR Lineup
Nothing this band does will ever top that.
Re: Are we at comparison time yet? BEST of VR vs. BEST of New GNR Lineup
madagas wrote:Nothing this band does will ever top that.
I was watching the Rio vids just now, and my god Bh was essential to this band being taken seriously in comparisons to the old band.
Not only does Bbf completley fuck up every Bh solo on the new songs, he also destroys Slash's work as well. (need proof, look up Bbf playing the November Rain solo). Bh however tears up every song he plays. His Nightrain solo, Maddy, November Rain, Rhiad, hell even Silkworms. I would love to hear a studio of Silkworms.
Bh needs to come back for this band to be taken seriously in comparison to the old. Bbf just doesn't cut it. He doesn't hold Slash or Bh's jockstrap, that's for damn sure!
- Smoking Guns
- Rep: 330
Re: Are we at comparison time yet? BEST of VR vs. BEST of New GNR Lineup
madagas wrote:Nothing this band does will ever top that.
Axl has aged a lot since this performance, yet, this is considered a newer performance. We have been waiting that long...
Re: Are we at comparison time yet? BEST of VR vs. BEST of New GNR Lineup
James Lofton wrote:madagas wrote:Nothing this band does will ever top that.
I was watching the Rio vids just now, and my god Bh was essential to this band being taken seriously in comparisons to the old band.
Not only does Bbf completley fuck up every Bh solo on the new songs, he also destroys Slash's work as well. (need proof, look up Bbf playing the November Rain solo). Bh however tears up every song he plays. His Nightrain solo, Maddy, November Rain, Rhiad, hell even Silkworms. I would love to hear a studio of Silkworms.
Bh needs to come back for this band to be taken seriously in comparison to the old. Bbf just doesn't cut it. He doesn't hold Slash or Bh's jockstrap, that's for damn sure!
Actually, BBF plays Slash's NR solo pretty much note for note. Finck is the one who fucks that up. He plays a mean Nightrain too.
Anyway after watching that vid I remember being blown away by it a while ago and now it just doesn't have the same impact.
- Mikkamakka
- Rep: 217
Re: Are we at comparison time yet? BEST of VR vs. BEST of New GNR Lineup
I think both bands have great moments and weak songs, too. I don't wanna restart the 'Axl N' Slash needs each other' argument, but as I see it, both bands have most of the strength of the iconic figure, but both lacks seriously the element the other icon could bring. But Axl has (had...) a better replacement (BH) for Slash than Slash had for Axl. Snakepit is another case, though (Dover rules and Jacksn can sing everything).
I enjoy both VR and NuGN'R sometimes, although Axl's bad moves (80s synths, cheesy lyrics, bad song construcions, lack of a good starting idea) make more... I don't know... angry? dissatisfied?... but I have problems with Slash's raw and poweful, yet too repetitive and single song-writing style. I'm speaking about VR, musically Snakepit was really great. Anyway, I couldn't say I'm a fan of any band... not the way I used to be a Guns N' Roses fan.
- Smoking Guns
- Rep: 330
Re: Are we at comparison time yet? BEST of VR vs. BEST of New GNR Lineup
I think both bands have great moments and weak songs, too. I don't wanna restart the 'Axl N' Slash needs each other' argument, but as I see it, both bands have most of the strength of the iconic figure, but both lacks seriously the element the other icon could bring. But Axl has (had...) a better replacement (BH) for Slash than Slash had for Axl. Snakepit is another case, though (Dover rules and Jacksn can sing everything).
I enjoy both VR and NuGN'R sometimes, although Axl's bad moves (80s synths, cheesy lyrics, bad song construcions, lack of a good starting idea) make more... I don't know... angry? dissatisfied?... but I have problems with Slash's raw and poweful, yet too repetitive and single song-writing style. I'm speaking about VR, musically Snakepit was really great. Anyway, I couldn't say I'm a fan of any band... not the way I used to be a Guns N' Roses fan.
I agree...
GNR tops
Snakepit both versions 2nd
VR and New GNR 3rd.
