Contraband Review of AxlGreece

[Christos AG]

Hi, first of all let me start by saying that I really like Scott Weiland, Slash, Duff and Dave. I will compare at some moment this album with Axl's latest songs, so don't start "not again...".

I like Matt but I always prefered Steven. However things have changed on my taste about Matt...

Anyway, I had the luck to have the album (with some official promo gifts) sent to me by BMG Greece because I'm organising an Official Presentation of the album in my town (which is something I'm good at...).

I've been listening to the album for too many hours so that I could make up my mind about this review.

A Dark, Hard Rock album which might not bring rock music back to the charts but it will definitely help.

The great surprises for me were 2. Matt's improvement in playing (which was fuckin' awesome) and the small changes in Set Me Free, that made it a lot cooler.

You'll notice that there are some small changes in Set Me Free (guitars, vocals), the time is still the same. It's probably because of the new producer.

We've all heard Slither by now so I won't talk about it.

Now, the DIAMONDS of this album are YOU GOT NO RIGHT, FALL TO PIECES, HEADSPACE, DIRTY LITTLE THING, ILLEGAL I SONG, LOVING THE ALIEN.

YOU GOT NO RIGHT is just amazing. I loved this song from the moment I heard the first riff at the fashion show. I rarely have a wrong opinion if a song is going to be a hit or not. This song is gonna be huge (at least between VR's fans, like Estranged). The lyrics are great and Slash's solo is just out of this world.

FALL TO PIECES. Another great ballad written about Scott's problems with his wife (which are now past, at least I hope so cause this song should make her go back to Scott). Slash has come up with another great melody.

HEADSPACE. Isn't all that original? hehehe... Don't fuck with Scott. He'll beat the shit out of you. Just don't fuck with his HEADSPACE...

DIRTY LITTLE THING. Written about Paris Hilton (according to an interview). A fast rocker. I really like this song. "Get away from the life you're living".

ILLEGAL I SONG. Keep The Money Bitch... says it all...

LOVING THE ALIEN. Another cool ballad. The lyrics are not the best but it has a really cool melody so it "makes" you like it.

Sucker Train Blues. A good song. Nice intro to the album. Fast, catchy.

Do It For The Kids. A little punk. Probably Duff's work. Slash's guitar is really hot on this one.

Big Machine. Not my favorite song, but I like it.

Spectacle. Hard rock, just good.

Superhuman. Good one but not great.

Set Me Free. You gotta love this new version. If you liked the original, you'll love this one.

Slither. We've all heard it, we've all liked it.

Bodies. Good cover.

Overall it's a great record. It's definitely not GN'R or STP. It's Velvet Revolver.

The lyrics are sometimes great and sometimes just good. Don't expect GN'R's lyrics. They're more in the style of STP, but a lot darker. But the music is Velvet Revolver.

I don't know if it's gonna be a huge success as a record but some singles have all the potential to go to really high places on the charts.

That's all from me, if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

.christos.
velvetrevolver.gr

[Mr Cowbell ?]

Lucky man. I gots to wait 11 more days to here some clean VR

[Mikkamakka]

How does the album sound? Really powerful, good producer/engineer work? Blows your head off when listening it?

[Christos AG]

How does the album sound? Really powerful, good producer/engineer work? Blows your head off when listening it?

It's not overproduced. It's raw with some very cool work by the producer and everyone involved.

It's a really good album. I don't if it'll blow your head... It's all a matter of taste.

[Naupis]

Where did you get to hear the album at?

[Walapino]

Damn cant wait, this cd will rock oh so much!

Anyone knows what bonus track if any comes in either UK or Spain versions (im getting one of the two).

[Christos AG]

Where did you get to hear the album at?

You 'll probably find the answer in the review.

Please read the review before you ask anything...

[Mr Cowbell ?]

How does Big Machine sound? In concert I thought it sounded great and then on the bootleg it sounded weak, like a filler soung

[Christos AG]

Damn cant wait, this cd will rock oh so much!

Anyone knows what bonus track if any comes in either UK or Spain versions (im getting one of the two).

The only bonus track will be BODIES from El Rey but the sound is fantastic. It will be on the European version.

[Christos AG]

How does Big Machine sound? In concert I thought it sounded great and then on the bootleg it sounded weak, like a filler soung

It's not that great. I can't call it a filler song but it's not great.

[Mr Cowbell ?]

Thanks

[Walapino]

Damn cant wait, this cd will rock oh so much!

Anyone knows what bonus track if any comes in either UK or Spain versions (im getting one of the two).

The only bonus track will be BODIES from El Rey but the sound is fantastic. It will be on the European version.

thanks Mr. Greece  

[Naupis]

Sorry...I jumped straight to the song reviews....should have read the first part of the post

[starchild_666]

How does Big Machine sound? In concert I thought it sounded great and then on the bootleg it sounded weak, like a filler soung

It's not that great. I can't call it a filler song but it's not great.

from that radio recording of Contraband it sounds very cool... I like it even more that some other songs on album!

[Christos AG]

from that radio recording of Contraband it sounds very cool... I like it even more that some other songs on album!

I never said it's a bad song. I just don't like it THAT much. That's all. Personal opinion...  

[Stupid Head]

What are the differences in Set Me Free? Guitars now in the verses? New solo? New lyrics? I like SMF but it has repetitive lyrics.

[Christos AG]

What are the differences in Set Me Free? Guitars now in the verses? New solo? New lyrics? I like SMF but it has repetitive lyrics.

Well, basically I noticed a change in the guitars on the second verse and some changes, not in the lyrics, but in the end of the song when Scott sings...

As I said, small changes but they make it a lot cooler.

[Jizzo]

Is it true the booklet has lyrics printed in it? If so could you shower us with them.

Much thanks

[Booker Floyd]

Is it true the booklet has lyrics printed in it? If so could you shower us with them.

Much thanks

Yeah, at least a couple quotables...

[Slashly]

Is it true the booklet has lyrics printed in it? If so could you shower us with them

Now, that would be cool

Hope the album sounds as good as you describe it Jizzo, thank you!!


Baby Slash//