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Track Listings
| 1. Ghost |
| 2. Crucify The Dead |
| 3. Beautiful Dangerous |
| 4. Back From Cali |
| 5. Promise |
| 6. By The Sword |
| 7. Gotten |
| 8. Doctor Alibi |
| 9. Watch This |
| 10. I Hold On |
| 11. Nothing To Say |
| 12. Starlight |
| 13. Saint Is A Sinner |
| 14. We're All Gonna Die |
Product Description
Review
The average Guns N' Roses devotee has gone through untold frustration in the 15 years since the celebrated Los Angeles rockers lost most their original members, ostensibly becoming The Axl Rose Show. Sadly, talismanic top hat-donning guitarist Slash's first fully solitary expedition is only borderline cause for compensatory cheer.
With solo false start Slash's Snakepit and surprisingly satisfying supergroup Velvet Revolver, the Stoke-on-Trent-born six-stringer regularly kept sight of the importance of world-beating songs and a cohesive band.
On this self-titled opus, however, a multi-million dollar array of guest vocalists not only lends the collective chemistry of a speed dating night, but also seemingly dazzled all involved into forgetting to pen many memorable tunes.
Ozzy Osbourne is the first notable contributor, weighing in with questionable wisdom–"You cannot crucify the dead"–on Crucify the Dead. Rousing in isolation, it nevertheless smacks of a bug-eyed album off-cut from the Black Sabbath overlord's 1980s solo days.
The Black Eyed Peas' Fergie guests on Beautiful Dangerous, suggesting her talents are somewhat wasted on pop-rap fluff. Its caterwauling choruses, in fact, almost evokes Rose at screeching best, a feat Wolfmother's Andrew Stockdale later partially repeats on By the Sword.
In truth, though, both Beautiful Dangerous and the subsequent Promise, led by a blues-bleeding contribution from Soundgarden/Audioslave crooner Chris Cornell, are merely passable power ballads. Maddeningly tame, neither replicates the whiskey-soaked sleaze and instantly classic riffs that have earned Slash his deservedly legendary status.
Thank goodness, then, for three reliable road warriors, who ride in on a much-needed rescue mission. First, Motörhead's king hedonist Lemmy growls through Doctor Alibi with enjoyable menace. And Iggy Pop is reliably bonkers on We're All Gonna Die, perhaps the best match on display for Slash's trademark Les Paul flourishes.
Watch This–tellingly, an instrumental–is better still, Foo Fighters/Nirvana nice guy Dave Grohl helping to bring the rock with a meaty crunch that temporarily distracts from the shortfalls of Slash's solo vision. Not quite enough to entirely salvage the car crash around them, admittedly, but sufficient to turn a disastrous musical pile-up into more of a fender bender. --Adam Kennedy
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
To be terribly honest I thought I'd be way out of my
comfort zone with this release, so, it is with some
surprise (and a barely suppressed "Hell Yeah!!") that I have
to report that Mr Slash has made a very fine album indeed.
If you're looking for innovation or experiment you
will not find it here but if you have an appetite
for four-square, hard-hitting, comfortingly predictable,
impeccably performed and produced MOR rock then you
will feel very much at home listening to this generous
fourteen track collection.
That Mr Slash is a fine guitarist, within the confines of
his genre is inarguable. He is in many ways the epitome
of his species (an endangered species at that!); an almost
loveable and instantly recognisable bad boy whose legions
of fans would doubtless quaff neat bourbon from his boots.
Inevitably there will be highs and lows when you pull
together such a diverse range of singers to breathe life
into your work. The credits indicate a strong degree of
collaboration between host and guests in the creative
process and at its best the album delivers more than
a few very fine musical moments.
I particularly enjoyed 'By The Sword', featuring Wolfmother's
estimable vocalist Andrew Stockdale, who comes on strong like
a latter-day Ian Gillan, especially in his stratospheric
upper-register! There is considerable light and shade evident
in Mr Slash's guitar playing both here and elsewhere on the
recording. His limber and colourful fingerwork is quite
wonderful at times.
Maroon Five's Adam Levine has his moment in the sun on 'Gotten'
and manages not to disintegrate in the face of our hero's
blistering power-chords in the central section. A curiously
successful confection given this somewhat unlikely pairing.
Fergie is clearly enjoying herself enormously on 'Beautiful
Dangerous', bumping and grinding as though her very life
depended on it! Slinky, sensual and as credible a manifestation
of 'rock-chick' schtick as we are likely to encounter again this
side of Christmas! She has a very fine pair of lungs indeed!
Hearing Lemmy Kilminster's dulcet English tones on 'Doctor Alibi'
is an absolute hoot! He brings a little much needed dose of
deliciously devilry into the proceedings. Two Lords of Darkness
raising a bit of good-natured fire and brimstone together!
'Watch This', an instumental, unites Dave Grohl on drums and old
mate Duff McKagen on bass for what is perhaps the album's true
high-point. Those big, big chords and beautifully fluid fretboard
runs hang in the air like a clarion call to battle. Cracking stuff!
Look, there's so much to enjoy here I really don't want to
limit the opportunities that a leap of faith of your own might
engender but don't take my words as gospel - take a deep breath
and jump right in. By any standard known to man this is good music!
Highly Recommended.
comfort zone with this release, so, it is with some
surprise (and a barely suppressed "Hell Yeah!!") that I have
to report that Mr Slash has made a very fine album indeed.
If you're looking for innovation or experiment you
will not find it here but if you have an appetite
for four-square, hard-hitting, comfortingly predictable,
impeccably performed and produced MOR rock then you
will feel very much at home listening to this generous
fourteen track collection.
That Mr Slash is a fine guitarist, within the confines of
his genre is inarguable. He is in many ways the epitome
of his species (an endangered species at that!); an almost
loveable and instantly recognisable bad boy whose legions
of fans would doubtless quaff neat bourbon from his boots.
Inevitably there will be highs and lows when you pull
together such a diverse range of singers to breathe life
into your work. The credits indicate a strong degree of
collaboration between host and guests in the creative
process and at its best the album delivers more than
a few very fine musical moments.
I particularly enjoyed 'By The Sword', featuring Wolfmother's
estimable vocalist Andrew Stockdale, who comes on strong like
a latter-day Ian Gillan, especially in his stratospheric
upper-register! There is considerable light and shade evident
in Mr Slash's guitar playing both here and elsewhere on the
recording. His limber and colourful fingerwork is quite
wonderful at times.
Maroon Five's Adam Levine has his moment in the sun on 'Gotten'
and manages not to disintegrate in the face of our hero's
blistering power-chords in the central section. A curiously
successful confection given this somewhat unlikely pairing.
Fergie is clearly enjoying herself enormously on 'Beautiful
Dangerous', bumping and grinding as though her very life
depended on it! Slinky, sensual and as credible a manifestation
of 'rock-chick' schtick as we are likely to encounter again this
side of Christmas! She has a very fine pair of lungs indeed!
Hearing Lemmy Kilminster's dulcet English tones on 'Doctor Alibi'
is an absolute hoot! He brings a little much needed dose of
deliciously devilry into the proceedings. Two Lords of Darkness
raising a bit of good-natured fire and brimstone together!
'Watch This', an instumental, unites Dave Grohl on drums and old
mate Duff McKagen on bass for what is perhaps the album's true
high-point. Those big, big chords and beautifully fluid fretboard
runs hang in the air like a clarion call to battle. Cracking stuff!
Look, there's so much to enjoy here I really don't want to
limit the opportunities that a leap of faith of your own might
engender but don't take my words as gospel - take a deep breath
and jump right in. By any standard known to man this is good music!
Highly Recommended.
17 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is actually a very good record because it's unusual. You were never going to get a G'N'R or a VR record which is actually a relief, not that G'N'R are bad, i love them. It's the differentation that makes this album enjoyable, not only from the vocalists but from the differing styles of guitar playing that Slash uses. It's not a driving rock album and it's not a poppy record either is something in the middle. Nothing to Say is the 'heaviest' song by far and shows that Slash can rip it up with the best of them.
I would say listen to it a couple of times and it starts to become more apparent why Slash has done what he's done. It's not a sell out at all, it gives a guitar legend a way of expressing himself without being constrained by one style of music. He's really is the genuine article, an icon who can play a mixture of styles and do it well.
My only negative comment is track 14, why oh why did that get on the record, great track let down massively by Iggy Pop's ridiculous and frankly woeful lyrics, such a shame.
I would say listen to it a couple of times and it starts to become more apparent why Slash has done what he's done. It's not a sell out at all, it gives a guitar legend a way of expressing himself without being constrained by one style of music. He's really is the genuine article, an icon who can play a mixture of styles and do it well.
My only negative comment is track 14, why oh why did that get on the record, great track let down massively by Iggy Pop's ridiculous and frankly woeful lyrics, such a shame.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I must admit to being surprised by Slash's latest offering - undoubtedly the best work he's done since the glory Gn'R days.
Highlights for me included Ghost with Ian Astbury, We're All Going to Die with Iggy Pop, Lemmy's Doctor Alibi and the Fergie song.
In fact I couldn't understand why so many effects were put over her voice - a bit of youtube research revealed her performing Sweet Child O'Mine with Slash incredibly well, even Axl-like. Perhaps the Slasher should have chosen her to collaborate with instead of Myles Kennedy!
It's also avoided the pitfalls of such albums - it's about decent songs rather than one long guitar solo showcasing Slash's talents. In fact, the fretwork could even be described as understated - some Appetite for Destruction-style solos wouldn't necessarily have gone amiss.
So when all is said and done - an unexpected pleasure, and shows the benefits of a musician like Slash working with distinctive vocalists, possibly showing where he's gone wrong in his previous solo stuff.
Edit: Having heard the live in Manchester album and also seen the band at the 02 in Birmingham I stand corrected on Myles Kennedy - a tremendous vocalist and a great person for Slash to collaborate with!
Highlights for me included Ghost with Ian Astbury, We're All Going to Die with Iggy Pop, Lemmy's Doctor Alibi and the Fergie song.
In fact I couldn't understand why so many effects were put over her voice - a bit of youtube research revealed her performing Sweet Child O'Mine with Slash incredibly well, even Axl-like. Perhaps the Slasher should have chosen her to collaborate with instead of Myles Kennedy!
It's also avoided the pitfalls of such albums - it's about decent songs rather than one long guitar solo showcasing Slash's talents. In fact, the fretwork could even be described as understated - some Appetite for Destruction-style solos wouldn't necessarily have gone amiss.
So when all is said and done - an unexpected pleasure, and shows the benefits of a musician like Slash working with distinctive vocalists, possibly showing where he's gone wrong in his previous solo stuff.
Edit: Having heard the live in Manchester album and also seen the band at the 02 in Birmingham I stand corrected on Myles Kennedy - a tremendous vocalist and a great person for Slash to collaborate with!
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A great all-round effort-from all involved.
This was my first purchased album by Slash and didn't really know what to expect,but being the ex lead G'n'R guitarist things should be solid enough I thought. Read more
Published 7 days ago by N. Fitzgerald
great album 5 stars
great album, great concept from the greatest guitarist of our generation, love the vocals from most of the singers especially fergie - beautiful dangerous and the duet with cypress... Read more
Published 1 month ago by magz
slash bash n thrash
Liked some of the songs on this uniquely collaborated slash style cd.If you liked slashes effect with gnr then youl like some of the tracks on this. Read more
Published 6 months ago by tankgirl_23
This is real music.
This album is great, even for people who this style isn't really their cup of tea as with the wide range of artists featured on here it seems to appeal to many people. Read more
Published 7 months ago by MusicAli
Great album!
A fantastic album, full of great songs. My favourites are Ghost and Doctor Alibi. Highly recommended for anyone who likes their rock.
Published 8 months ago by Lewis MacKenzie
Excellent
I've long been a fan of Slash since his GnR days and this album just shows how he has grown over the years. Read more
Published 8 months ago by A. J. Shortland
GnR fans rejoice...who needs Chinese Democracy?
1. Ghost (ft. Ian Astbury) - good solid opener to the album, can't fault it 4/5
2. Crucify the Dead (ft. Read more
2. Crucify the Dead (ft. Read more
Published 8 months ago by C. Smith
great album
this album is great, the guest vocalists are all great, only downside was iggy pop.
Slash is in top form with every track and there is a great range on here
Slash is in top form with every track and there is a great range on here
Published 10 months ago by Christopher
Best Album This Year
What a surprise. One of those albums I'd looked at and thought "wait until you;re heard one or two on the radio". Read more
Published 11 months ago by G Hynes
What a surprise!
A very surprising offering! After Guns'n'Roses ends up in a mutual knock-out, Slash is the first one to get up (I wasn't too impressed with Velvet Revolver, at least the first... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Pompompom
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