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Post by MattyJam on May 4, 2018 8:20:45 GMT
Nothing much to write home about, unfortunately. Just multiple takes of the same song, with a small scattering of previously unreleased outtakes and covers, most of which have been circulating on YouTube for years. Pretty much the second disc of Xscape, without the previously unheard songs like Chicago and Loving You and seven alternative versions of Billie Jean. I saw this morning. Sounds expensive also. Remasters/Re-releases are fast going down the route of being borderline un-affordable these days. I'm reading that some people are hopeful a tour will be announced too. It's the boxset that is expensive. It's just fancy packaging and a lot of tat. In terms of the actual music, you can get the basic deluxe edition for £17.99 or the super deluxe for £29.99. I'll probably end up purchasing the super deluxe when it's gone down in price, just because I'm a mug, and new GNR content is so rare, beggars can't be choosers and all that.
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Post by Deleted on May 4, 2018 8:34:43 GMT
I saw this morning. Sounds expensive also. Remasters/Re-releases are fast going down the route of being borderline un-affordable these days. I'm reading that some people are hopeful a tour will be announced too. It's the boxset that is expensive. It's just fancy packaging and a lot of tat. In terms of the actual music, you can get the basic deluxe edition for £17.99 or the super deluxe for £29.99. I'll probably end up purchasing the super deluxe when it's gone down in price, just because I'm a mug, and new GNR content is so rare, beggars can't be choosers and all that. I'll get one of teh deluxe's anyway after a while. I got the good Purple Rain deluxe for like €20 new so will try be a cheapskate again
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Post by MattyJam on May 4, 2018 8:40:53 GMT
It's the boxset that is expensive. It's just fancy packaging and a lot of tat. In terms of the actual music, you can get the basic deluxe edition for £17.99 or the super deluxe for £29.99. I'll probably end up purchasing the super deluxe when it's gone down in price, just because I'm a mug, and new GNR content is so rare, beggars can't be choosers and all that. I'll get one of teh deluxe's anyway after a while. I got the good Purple Rain deluxe for like €20 new so will try be a cheapskate again They put a new version of Shadow Of Your Love out today. Sounds a bit tarted up from the versions that have been circulating for years online:
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Post by SmoothGangsta on May 4, 2018 10:52:55 GMT
I'll get one of teh deluxe's anyway after a while. I got the good Purple Rain deluxe for like €20 new so will try be a cheapskate again They put a new version of Shadow Of Your Love out today. Sounds a bit tarted up from the versions that have been circulating for years online: Yeah people are thinking they either re recorded certain parts or used never before heard takes. Axl sings some different lyrics as well.
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Post by SmoothGangsta on May 5, 2018 10:02:52 GMT
Hopefully this is a moderate success, might motivate them to actually record stuff. Even if it's just remixing Chinese leftovers.
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Post by SmoothGangsta on May 5, 2018 18:24:54 GMT
Am I right in saying that the double CD bundle doesn't contain all of the demos found in the super expensive box. If so that's a bit shit.
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Post by MattyJam on May 5, 2018 19:01:23 GMT
Am I right in saying that the double CD bundle doesn't contain all of the demos found in the super expensive box. If so that's a bit shit. On iTunes there's two versions, a double disc one and a super deluxe one for £29.99. The super deluxe one features everything that's on the boxset. In terms of a physical format, from what I can tell, the only option is the double disc CD and the super expensive boxset, which means you're screwed if you want a physical copy of all of the music without shelling out for the £169.99 set.
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Post by SmoothGangsta on May 5, 2018 19:52:59 GMT
Am I right in saying that the double CD bundle doesn't contain all of the demos found in the super expensive box. If so that's a bit shit. On iTunes there's two versions, a double disc one and a super deluxe one for £29.99. The super deluxe one features everything that's on the boxset. In terms of a physical format, from what I can tell, the only option is the double disc CD and the super expensive boxset, which means you're screwed if you want a physical copy of all of the music without shelling out for the £169.99 set. Yeah that's what I thought looking at the track listing. A bit shit indeed.
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Post by Deleted on May 5, 2018 20:05:08 GMT
On iTunes there's two versions, a double disc one and a super deluxe one for £29.99. The super deluxe one features everything that's on the boxset. In terms of a physical format, from what I can tell, the only option is the double disc CD and the super expensive boxset, which means you're screwed if you want a physical copy of all of the music without shelling out for the £169.99 set. Yeah that's what I thought looking at the track listing. A bit shit indeed. The Queen News of the World set was like that. Box set or bust. Bullshit.
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Post by aazzaabb on May 12, 2018 11:06:16 GMT
Ah dear gawd!! I want this boxset aswell to a certain extent but £170 is very pricey. Perhaps it will come down in price in time.
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Post by SmoothGangsta on Jun 10, 2018 15:35:00 GMT
Alternate version of Oh My God and the full studio version of silkworms have leaked. Apparently they aren't legit demos from the studio though, basically bumblefoot had been sent the demos and had recorded some guitar parts for them. Someone then took them and separated them removing the bumblefoot guitar. So they're legit but aren't actual mixes.
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Post by TonyR on Jun 10, 2018 19:34:35 GMT
Great set list at Download yesterday.
Guns N' Roses deliver the goods with over three hours of hits and covers
Guns N' Roses' delivered hit after hit and an abundance of covers at Download Festival on Saturday night (09.06.18).
Axl Rose headlined the legendary metal extravaganza at Donington Park in Derby, East Midlands, UK, with original bandmates Duff McKagan and Slash, as well as long-serving keyboardist Dizzy Reed and guitarist Richard Fortus in tow.
Over the years, the formidable frontman has been known for turning up hours late to gigs, however - much to the relief of the thousands of fans and surprise of earlier performers Bury Tomorrow, who joked the band would be on stage in "17 hours time" when they played the Zippo Encore stage - Axl was punctual, arriving a minute early.
After a head-banging inducing opening of 'It's So Easy', 'Mr. Brownstone' and 'Chinese Democracy', Axl introduced guitarist Slash - who was born in Hampstead, London - as "your fellow Englishman", before screaming, "Do you know where the fk you are? You're in Donington, baby!", followed by a stellar performance of classic 'Welcome to the Jungle'.
The 56-year-old star's style hasn't altered with age, he's still rocking a red bandana, ripped denim jeans, cowboy boots and a check shirt wrapped around his waist, a look he can still pull off. Throughout the three and a half hours, Axl took brief breaks to switch up his attire with several hat changes, very much living up to his diva reputation.
Not only did the band provide hits in the form of 'It's So Easy', 'Sweet Child O' Mine', 'Welcome to the Jungle' and 'Paradise City' from the seminal 1987 record 'Appetite for Destruction, but Axl also indulged in playing a couple of tracks from their last record, 2008's 'Chinese Democracy' - which received a mixed appraisal from critics and fans upon its release - including the title track and 'Better'.
Guitar hero Slash, 52 - who no doubt smiled to himself with many lookalikes dressed up in the crowd - had his time to shine too, with blinding guitar solos and soaring riff-offs with rhythm guitarist Richard.
The band paid homage to their heroes with covers including The Who ['The Seeker'], Soundgarden ['Black Hole Sun'] - in tribute to late frontman Chris Cornell - Bob Dylan [Knockin' on Heaven's Door'], Derek And The Dominoes ['Layla'], Pink Floyd ['Wish You Were Here'] and The Misfits [Attitude]'.
However, the highlight was Axl's rendition of Slash's former band Velvet Revolver's hit song 'Slither', which he'd only performed twice before.
The supergroup was comprised of Slash, Duff, and former GN'R drummer Matt Sorum, alongside Dave Kushner formerly of punk band Wasted Youth and the late Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots.
Following a set of heavy rock anthems, covers and more solemn moments, in ballad 'November Rain' and an acoustic version of 'Patience', Guns N' Roses reached a climax with a finale of 'Paradise City' accompanied with an impressive fireworks display.
In true rock 'n' roll style, Axl and co reportedly left the site swiftly via a helicopter. Download concludes tonight (10.06.18) with Ozzy Osbourne headlining the main stage.
Guns N' Roses' setlist was as follows: 'It's So Easy' 'Mr. Brownstone' 'Chinese Democracy' 'Welcome to the Jungle' 'Double Talkin' Jive' 'Better' 'Estranged' 'Live and Let Die' 'Slither' 'Rocket Queen' 'You Could Be Mine' 'Attitude' 'This I Love' 'Shadow of Your Love' 'Civil War' Slash Guitar Solo 'Speak Softly Love' (Love Theme From 'The Godfather') 'Sweet Child O' Mine' 'Coma' 'Wichita Lineman' 'Wish You Were Here' 'November Rain' 'Black Hole Sun' 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' 'Nightrain' Encore: 'Patience' 'The Seeker' 'Paradise City' Tagged in : Axl Rose, Slash, Guns N' Roses
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Post by SmoothGangsta on Jun 10, 2018 21:57:04 GMT
The show went over very well but Axl's voice is failing him. He really needs to train and fast. 2016 was the year of great Axl vocals.
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Post by aazzaabb on Jun 10, 2018 22:55:49 GMT
Yeah Axl's vocals are very hit and miss. Occasionally he nails it.
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Post by SmoothGangsta on Jun 10, 2018 23:08:38 GMT
I still think this is one of the best performances of the entire tour
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