World Premiere Of "Slither" On BBC Radio

[Booker Floyd]

Much thanks to Reckless:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio1/alt/rockshow/index.shtml Click on where it says "Listen," its the third song played.

Its good, but Im disappointed.  The live version is better...

[Booker Floyd]

Gave it a second listen...

The studio version is missing most of the atmosphere of the live version, and that might be due to the production.  Slashs solo is great, but if I recall correctly, the studio version has cut the breakdown (the moody section after the first solo, with Slashs guitar flourishes and Scotts "Ooohhs" - one of the most interesting parts of the song).  Most importantly though, they changed up that crushing finale of the original and its considerably weaker.  I have no idea why they would fuck with it, the original was great as it was.

 

On the bright side, Scotts lyrics are cool and its still a very cool song, but as somebody who has grown to love the live rendition, Im disappointed.  Thats the blessing and the curse of listening to bootlegs.  

[starchild_666]

yeah good, but not so good as live version...

[Pandora]

The solo is good, but other than that, I think it lacks a bit of originality    I mean, if I heard it on the radio without knowing who it is, it probably wouldn't stand out too much for me. It sounds a bit like tons of those so-called "alternative" bands you hear everyday (except for the solo). I also noticed that Matt's drums sound very different than with GN'R.
I liked Set me free, but I'm a bit disappointed with this one    Maybe it will grow on me with a few more listens....

[Top-Hatted One]

sounds pretty original to me.

just wait until you get the album and are able to crank it and here the whole song.

Sounds awesome so far!

[duga]

I'll give it 3 out of 5 at this time, maybe it will grow to a 4.

[Doc Emmett Brown]

The solo is good, [...]  I mean, if I heard it on the radio without knowing who it is, it probably wouldn't stand out too much for me.

Yes, I agree with you.  But we see now why it was chosen as the first single - it is radio friendly.  Although, the solo is much better than anything you hear on the radio.  Well, if it encourages new people to become fans, then I'm all for it.

After the song finished, she mentioned they were gonna be giving away GNR GHits  

Get well soon Scott!  Your bandmembers need you!

[Top-Hatted One]

interesting how some where ripping the live version now they are ripping the studio.

[GunsLova]

I know my Reply is gonna shock Booker....

But hey I actually kindda like it...The solo is pretty good. Wish it was abit longer. It does have a nice punch to it... I still cant make out the lyrics well though... That said, I cant wait to have the album and hear the album version

[Top-Hatted One]

download the live versiion. The solo is very long...this radio version was cut short. The song is 2min longer.

[Doc Emmett Brown]

GunsLova - better change your 'VR LMAO" to something like "VR kickass!"  

[John Daniels]

Why in the fuck did they mess with the intro? in live version it sounds great when the riff kicks off!! now they have replaced that part of the the song!! and Scott's "Heys" could be much stronger and rawer like in live version!

Otherwise it sounds pretty good for me but they should have sticked with the live version scheme!

[Dave_Rose]

Good song, But I like Set Me Free better though cant wait to hear the album

[duga]

Look here: http://www.sleevesmahoney.com/Music/slither.mp3

Got the link at http://www.velvetrevolverforum.com

[oneway23]

Reading all the recent articles, I actually began anticipating the album.....I have a new respect for those guys knowing the trials and tribulations they endured making the record (although Scott still receives no sympathy from this end) After hearing the single, it sounds plain mediocre...it could've been any song on Core..I know its hard to assess the production from a stream, but the guitar tone downright disappoints, and the drums sound muddy...There's no flair to this song...it sounds shat out....Scotts vocals are enjoyable though, I'll say that, and the solo section sounds fantastic, I just think if it were any other band, they wouldn't get a second look...I'll listen again
Joe

[loretian]

Well, I like it, but it just doesn't seem that great to me.  I mean, Slash sounds awesome, as always, but overall, the song just barely seems to rise above any average old rock song.  Oh well, I'll keep listening - maybe it'll grow on me.  It's still better than most of the stuff out there.

[duga]

The only thing I don't like about Slither so far is the drum sound. I miss the Use your illusion sound!

[Mikkamakka]

I've listened the song for only twice till now, but I' disappointed. I expected better. The riff sounds like an average Snakepit 2000 riff, the solo is great, but nothing really new and exciting, a routine work from Slash. Now I'm just getting the vocal theme, it's good - but I hope the album will be much better. Slither is too much for today's music market.

[rocktar81]

I heard it. not so bad. However I don't think it could be a Hit.
so for me: average/good song. neither bad, nor great.

it wouldn't have worked for a Guns n' Roses album. "the blues" still is my favourite new song (VR and GN'R both) by far...especially the Rio version (a masterpiece).

[Doc Emmett Brown]

Slither is too much for today's music market.

This is great news from RCA's point of view - it will bring in many new fans. Then, they will listen to the rest of the album and hear the wonderful 'You Got No Right'. Hook, line and sinker!