slither review

[AxlsPiano]

You can have your cake and eat it too. You really don't have to decide which band is better, you can like them both

That's a good point, obviously. I'm content with what GNR songs i've heard so far, im sure whenever CD comes out it's gonna be rockin'. I also think Velvet Revolver kicks major ass. I'll admit I didn't think Weiland was all that great a choice at first, but I think he seems to fit in well with the rest of the boys. I'm extremely excited for when Contraband comes out...i can assure you i'll buy it the first day. But i'll do the same for GNR too  

[D]

i love em both, they both give me something different

its the same reason ic an love prince and gnr, they give me something different

i dont care bout the lawsuits or whatever, all i know is VR fuckin rock! thats all that matters in the end!

[SLCPUNK]

I like them both too. I don't give a shit about all the drama.

I rag on Axl now, because he doesn't say anything. The whole things gotten old and tired. But I'll still be the first one in line to buy CD when I'm 86 yrs old.  

To me, it's stupid to compare the two bands and make a big deal out of this and that. If you don't like it, don't listen. If you like it, listen.

Nobody is trying to sound like anybody else. These guys just rock and they aren't trying to sound like GnR or STP. They are trying to sound like VR!

[WagMyDog]

Kudos Jizzo ... That's what it's all about ... isn't it?

Here's how it goes ...

There was once this lil' kid who loved his parents. And he'd love all the presents his parents would give him. But his parents weren't happy. For all the amazing presents his parents would give him, they were always fighting, and their marriage was falling apart.

So they got a divorce, and this lil kid's heart was shattered.

Daddy and Mommy were also both heartbroken. They went off and married other people.

Daddy's got a very unstable relationship, it's been with the same woman, but nevertheless, very unstable. He's given just one present, which was quite unique, but the kid took some time to get used to it.

Mommy got married again, but her marriage was a huge failure. She gave a lot of new presents, but only a couple were really good.

Now,

Daddy's not married, and his relationship seemed stable, but apparently it isn't. He's been telling the kid of this amazing bunch of presents he's going to give him, and he's even shown him a few pictures.

But Daddy's a perfectionist. He's got to find the perfect gift. And it's got to mean a lot, and really come from the heart.

Mommy on the other hand, has already given the kid a couple of presents. And while they might not be as grand, or signify as much as Daddy's gifts will, they're a LOT of fun!


Now, here's the kid's predicament. He loves both Mommy and Daddy. And he has some issues with both of them. Blames them both a little for the divorce, but deep down, he just loves them and all the presents they give him.

The thing is, everyone EXPECTS him to choose and say, who's gifts he likes more.

But the kid doesn't wanna choose, he wants to like both.... he just hopes Mommy and Daddy will understand.



*BTW, after the divorce, Mommy left the house, so Daddy still lives there, and Mommy's shifted to a new one.

[Doc Emmett Brown]

Kudos Jizzo ... That's what it's all about ... isn't it?

Jizzo's got his heart in the right place  

But the kid doesn't wanna choose, he wants to like both.... he just hopes Mommy and Daddy will understand.

I dunno if Slash & Co will appreciate being 'Mommy' - they might not understand  

[tomass74]

Rating: 75%
Band: Velvet Revolver
Song: Slither


Velvet Revolver slither in

Album: Contraband
Release date: Summer 2004


It would have been too cheesy to use a headline mixing wording from the bands Guns N' Roses and Stone Temple Pilots. Because that's what you can expect from the majority of the rest of the media in the next couple of months as new superband Velvet Revolver hope to invade rock radio, MTV and VH1.

The name itself [Velvet Revolver] is already cheesy anyway.

Yet another celebrity star band on paper, in the vein of A Perfect Circle, 'Revolver' is compromised of guitarist Dave Kushner, lead singer Scott Weiland (ex-STP) and features the grand trilogy of former GNR fame, Matt Sorum (drums), Duff McKagan (bass) and that bluesy, Les Paul-swinging living legend, Slash (guitars).

New listeners and/or fans of these artists in their old lineups will likewise also first and foremost just await clarity: Is this a one-off or a 'band' that plans on making music and touring with purpose? Allegedly, 'Revolver' mean business.

Slither, their first single, is pretty good.

Before you can say "no WMD in Iraq" it becomes apparent that the creative output of joining the groovy and psychedelic pop-indie version of Led Zep that was STP at their best, with the hard-nosed, daring and pounding rock and roll of GNR, is a winner. At first.

Slash serves up a trademark original and cool riff that drives the tight and funky pocket courtesy of McKagan and Sorum, while Weiland sticks to his guns (yeah, I know) in vocally surfing the music like he did in STP. A great track, really, for a throwback. The solo alone (pure Slash) is killer.

Naturally, the greatest test and comparison of 'Revolver' and Slither is to measure it against one Axl Rose and his new version of GNR. Since Rose has no new material out yet (amazing) we have to let that one rest. Okay, c'mom, let's get real: We've all heard 'Madagascar' (much bootlegged live track from the forbidden GNR album, 'Chinese Democracy') and it alone reaffirms why Rose was so important. Scorching, soul-searching and poetic rock music wrapped in a majestic melodic cloth that burns itself to the skin. Slither is hardly that.

Weiland, who wrote the lyrics, is fair game in that sense. "Always keep me under finger, that's the spot where you might linger, but I see sometime the pleasure in my mind," Scott struts like a peacock on dope (alas, pun intended) and we then might just imagine Rose smiling from somewhere within his white mansion in the Malibu hills. Lyrically or vocally, Scott Weiland is no Axl Rose.

To further compare the two camps, producer Bob Ezrin (Pink Floyd) had done Slither with 'Revolver' before the band chose to re-record it with Josh Abraham instead. Ezrin is said to be working on 'Democracy' with Rose.

On the upside, Slither is undeniably catchy and offers some bare-bones adult rock n' roll that is definately missing from the scene today. Whether the album maintains that standard and whether this band has a future (never forget Slash's two poor SnakePit albums with shifting lineups) depends on - yes - sales.

That's a bummer because they do rock. Name and all.

Slither can be heard and viewed (video filmed at the El Rey in Los Angeles) here: www.belowempty.com/vr/index.php


Bill Oxly
ROX OFF

thanks to rainfox from the bar

It's pretty pathetic and obvious that the only reason you posted this review is because he praises Axl and somewhat says Madagascar is better. The guys says "Scorching, soul-searching and poetic rock music wrapped in a majestic melodic cloth that burns itself to the skin. Slither is hardly that." Who the hell says Slither is supposed to be that???  I agree Madagascar is a good but all that other crap sucked for the most part. I am still not sure why people compare GnR and VR anyway. It's two different bands. Anyway post that review on your fridge or hang it on your ceiling and pleasure yourself to it. Have fun waiting for CD and convincing yourself that VR is "average at best"

[Ric0]

I dont understand why people are giving this single an 'avergae rating' this song Rocks!. Its one of the best this year. Its got everything needed for a great Rock track. Its also obvious that Slash is back and badder than ever.

Most Of my friends who dont appreciate guitar solos say is the best they have heard in a long long time and in some aspects it does save the song from being that 'average'. Thers no doubt about  it if slither is anthing to go by the album should be ace!

[Vegar]

OK. I know its late, but here's my honest review of Slither:

The biggest problem with Velvet revolver, is in my eyes, Scott.
After listening to this song, and set me free some times, his voice gets a bit boring.

The Lyrics isn't bad, but not Great either;
You know, i just can't see that he could have written as good lyrics as Axl does on Coma, Estranged ETC.  
(But I've only heard 2 V.R songs+ many STP songs to judge from so I don't know for sure yet.)  

Scott don't have a easy job filling Axl's boots, but I am really missing Axl...

Slash does a good job, but its absolutely NOT his best guitar-riff...

Dave and Matt is doing a (Surprisingly) good job on this song, and Duff is, as always, Great, So the Rhytm section is good on Slither.

I really agree with the people that says V.R is more like STP than GN'R, at least on this song.

I still haven't heard other than 2 V.R songs, so im really lookin' forward to the Contraband release in Norway the 7.th June, and I really hope that they are goin' on a european tour(as Slash have said) soon!  

Scott- 1,5/ 5
Slash- 4.0/ 5
Matt - 4.0/ 5
Duff - 4.5/ 5
Dave- 3.0/5



Overall, it's an OK+ song, but not excellent...  
I think it's better than SMF.
(Axl is missing! )
3.5 stars (Out of 5)  

[ClintroN]

i just bought the single, not bad.
To be honest it's pretty average but i like it, it's a rocker!!
As soon as the song started i was like, hang on a minute, for some reason i just thought it was gonna slam me straight away but started alittle melow, i love it how the main riff kicks in.

You CANNOT compair Slither with Maddy, it's fuckin' wrong and stupid. Two totally different songs n'....i dont know it's just stupid to compair such song.

I'de feel better compairing it with the song CHI DEM, now thats a rockin' song, and i like it better too

[CokeAddict]

This song grows on me the more I hear it.  I really like it now and am excited for the album.  The solo is great.  I think the vocals are good too - have always liked Scott Weiland.  The lyrics aren't impressive from what I can pick up, but that's alright.  Overall, it's a very good song!

[Mr Cowbell ?]

Scott don't have a easy job filling Axl's boots, but I am really missing Axl...


(Axl is missing! )
3.5 stars (Out of 5)  

Vegar you are and uneducated moron. Please shut the hell up and stop posting your crappy opinions.

THIS IS F'N VELVET REVOLVER. THIS IS NOT GUNS N' ROSES with a new lead singer. This is like THE DOORS or JOURNEY where its the original lineup with a new singer playing all covers.

This is Velvet Revolver. Scott doesnt have to fill Axl's Boots. People here might love or hate VR but one thing anyone who knows music can agree on is this is not GNR.

So dont post your 'review" of slither you trailor trash hick. If you want GnR go grab your boyfriends AFD or UYI and enjoy you two can enjoy it together. Do you listen to Audioslave and think. "Hell Cornell really can fill Zack's boots."

YOU ARE A MORON. Your review is just a bunch of crap. You oviously want an original GnR WHICH NO LONGER IS TOGETHER.

People can you agree with me its idiots like this expressing their "Scott doesnt Fill Axl's Boots" are dumbass.  I love Axl but last time I checked Scott was in VR not audtioning for the lead singer of GnR. Go cuddle with your boyfriend

[jarmo]

Vegar you are and uneducated moron.

YOU ARE A MORON.

Do it once more and you'll have to "say hello to my little banned list!".



/jarmo

[matt88]

This song grows on me the more I hear it.  I really like it now and am excited for the album.  The solo is great.  I think the vocals are good too - have always liked Scott Weiland.  The lyrics aren't impressive from what I can pick up, but that's alright.  Overall, it's a very good song!

Yeah the more i listen to this song the more i like it. It's no epic it's just a good rock song. If most of the albums like this i'll be happy. As long as there's 2 excellent songs on there.

[Vegar]

Scott don't have a easy job filling Axl's boots, but I am really missing Axl...


(Axl is missing! )
3.5 stars (Out of 5)  

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YOU ARE A MORON. Your review is just a bunch of crap. You oviously want an original GnR WHICH NO LONGER IS TOGETHER.

I just said my honest opinion, and that's NOT wrong.  
I think many people want the ORG. lineup, also I.
to bad u didn't like the review, but that gives you NO right to write that crap!!  










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