Dave Kushner's presence in Contraband

[Ignatius]

Let's see what you all think about this...

Does his presence live up to the expectations the other guys created about his role in this band?

Before the release of Contraband, I read many comments made by Duff and Slash regarding Dave's involvement with the band/record. If I remember correctly, Duff and Slash explained Dave's role as an approach to a more modern sound. I even remember a thread about it not too long ago in which we were debating what " modern" could possibly have meant.

To me, I personally expected something different. Contraband is a straight rock and roll album ( nothing wrong with that) but I though the guys would have experienced with Protools, loops and shit like that. I never expected a radical change a la Radiohead with Kid A but I did expected a bit more of Dave's hypothetical role.

Anyone agree?

[Dave_Rose]

I agree Dave is interesting player and I think VR made a good choice with Dave bringing the so called modern sound but Dave is awesome

[AdZ]

I think Dave's done an excellent job of making sure Slash doesn't sound completely shit.

[Mr Cowbell ?]

I think Dave has the littleist say and the littlish influence on VR songs.

[matt88]

I was actually surprised off Dave's work on Contraband. I think he did an excellent job. I thought he would be the weak link out of the band but i think he did a great job

[Voodoochild]

I agree with you, Chinasky. Dave could do a better job with his "textures"... Some people said he was like Dave Navarro, but he's not even closer.

[Top-Hatted One]

go to velvet-revolver.com

and download the Set Me Free video from Weenie Roast and check out the dualing guitar solos between Slash and Dave. It's something else man! You'll have a fond appreciation of Dave for sure!

[Slashly]

I think Dvae is an awsome player.He did what he said he would do, play diferent from Slash. He is (without cunting Izzy) the perfect guitar balance for Slash.



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