How do IRS, CITR, Better and TWAT stack up against other radio singles

[Naupis]

How they stack up against current radio songs isn't really important if they can't get out from under the shadows of the old bands greatest songs.

People will never look at this band as anything more than an immitation of the real thing if they can't surpass the achievements of the original Guns, regardless of how the songs stack up against current music.

Axl is being judged on whether the new music/direction was worth breaking up the original band (regarded as one of the greatest in RnR history), not whether he can make a better song than Nickelback or U2.

[tp4ever84]

What do you want us to compare it with all the crap thats out today? ?I think Better is the best of the leaks and that is mostly because its the most finished and has rock single sound. ?I think it would kick all ass and be up there with the last few noticable hit rock songs "Out of Exile" - Audioslave, "Blue Orchid" - White Stripes, "Little Sister" - QOFTSA. ?It would destroy Bat country, animals, wasteland, and hypnotize. ?I have a burning hate for both U2 and new Pearl Jam so I won't compare and can't because I would turn the song the moment I heard it. ?

CITR is my next favorite even though it needs some work and is not the best quality sounding. ?I think it would kill all slower type songs out today when finished and would be up with "behind those eyes" - 3 doors down, "the gift" - seether, "As Ugly as I seem" - white stripes. ?

All in all GNR would be able to rule or co-rule the radio waves again when CD comes out, there is not many good bands out today. ?You may disagree but I think the only real good original bands out today are Audioslave, White Stripes, 3 Doors Down, Chili Peppers, and QOFSTA. ?Silvertide could also be in this group if they pull of a good sophmore cd.

[TrixAreForKids]

In my opinion, Pearl Jam's 'Worldwide Suicide' is probably as good as 'I.R.S.' and better than the rest of the stuff we have heard so far.

WWS is good, but better than 'Better'? C'mon.

[dave-gnfnr2k]

Was the title of this thread changed? I could have sworn that it read "IRS, CITR, Better and TWAT vs other bands songs." I guess when I mentioned Octavarium the title was changed to "radio singles."

No that is fine you mention that song but most ppl dont know songs like that since most ppl just hear waht is on the radio. I changed my title for jarmo since i choose my words poorly the first time

[HungerForChaos]

How they stack up against current radio songs isn't really important if they can't get out from under the shadows of the old bands greatest songs.

People will never look at this band as anything more than an immitation of the real thing if they can't surpass the achievements of the original Guns, regardless of how the songs stack up against current music.

Axl is being judged on whether the new music/direction was worth breaking up the original band (regarded as one of the greatest in RnR history), not whether he can make a better song than Nickelback or U2.

There are lots of kids that don't know who GnR is or have only heard of them. They outnumber the old fans, so if it appeals to new audiences, then Axl has nothing to worry about.

Heck I had never heard of them untill last year, then I heard one of their songs on San Andreas and thought, "hey they're pretty good", but never became a fan till I saw a news article about them on Yahoo then listened to their new stuff.

[BabyGorilla]

Do the guidelines of this thread prohibit songs played on satellite radio or are we restricted to only listing singles played on stations owned by Clear Channel?

[dave-gnfnr2k]

Do the guidelines of this thread prohibit songs played on satellite radio or are we restricted to only listing singles played on stations owned by Clear Channel?

You can do it for any songs if you want. But normal radio is the kind of music most kids are hearing today. Some of the best bands are not even played on the radio.

[Lucky]

How they stack up against current radio songs isn't really important if they can't get out from under the shadows of the old bands greatest songs.

People will never look at this band as anything more than an immitation of the real thing if they can't surpass the achievements of the original Guns, regardless of how the songs stack up against current music.

Axl is being judged on whether the new music/direction was worth breaking up the original band (regarded as one of the greatest in RnR history), not whether he can make a better song than Nickelback or U2.

I've been on the forums for 6 years now, and this is the smartest thing I've read!!!



Axl is being judged on whether the new music/direction was worth breaking up the original band (regarded as one of the greatest in RnR history), not whether he can make a better song than Nickelback or U2.

[dave-gnfnr2k]

How they stack up against current radio songs isn't really important if they can't get out from under the shadows of the old bands greatest songs.

People will never look at this band as anything more than an immitation of the real thing if they can't surpass the achievements of the original Guns, regardless of how the songs stack up against current music.

Axl is being judged on whether the new music/direction was worth breaking up the original band (regarded as one of the greatest in RnR history), not whether he can make a better song than Nickelback or U2.

I've been on the forums for 6 years now, and this is the smartest thing I've read!!!



Axl is being judged on whether the new music/direction was worth breaking up the original band (regarded as one of the greatest in RnR history), not whether he can make a better song than Nickelback or U2.

This thread is about the new songs vs other songs that are out right now its not about old gnr vs new gnr. That has been done to death, stay on topic.

[estranged88]

One word: Octavarium--a 24-minute epic on the last Dream Theater album that is absolutely mesmerizing.

Octavarium is amazing, cetainly one of my favorite songs, but I think hes referring to songs that get alot of radio play.  I have yet to hear Octavarium on the radio.

[Naupis]

This thread is about the new songs vs other songs that are out right now its not about old gnr vs new gnr. That has been done to death, stay on topic.

That's fine. I stated my opinion, which I think many other GNR fans share, that your comparison is somewhat irrelevant because we all know the Current incarnation of GNR is better than most bands out there.

Which is why the real question is whether the songs are stronger than the old ones.

[BabyGorilla]

One word: Octavarium--a 24-minute epic on the last Dream Theater album that is absolutely mesmerizing.

Octavarium is amazing, cetainly one of my favorite songs, but I think hes referring to songs that get alot of radio play.  I have yet to hear Octavarium on the radio.

The original title of the thread said nothing about radio singles. It simply said "IRS, CITR, Better, and TWAT vs other bands songs." That is why I mentioned Octavarium. I think Panic Attack was also released as a single and I like that song better then the new GNR songs as well.

[misterbrownstone]

One word: Octavarium--a 24-minute epic on the last Dream Theater album that is absolutely mesmerizing.

Octavarium wasn't even a single...

[BabyGorilla]

One word: Octavarium--a 24-minute epic on the last Dream Theater album that is absolutely mesmerizing.

Octavarium wasn't even a single...

For the last time, when I first replied to this thread the title was:

IRS, CITR, Better and TWAT vs other bands songs.

It was later changed to:

IRS, CITR, Better and TWAT vs other radio singles

[dave-gnfnr2k]

One word: Octavarium--a 24-minute epic on the last Dream Theater album that is absolutely mesmerizing.

Octavarium wasn't even a single...

For the last time, when I first replied to this thread the title was:

IRS, CITR, Better and TWAT vs other bands songs.

It was later changed to:

IRS, CITR, Better and TWAT vs other radio singles

Can you just drop it, and stay on topic damn is it that hard?

[BabyGorilla]

Well, obviously I have to defend myself if people are accusing my contribution to the thread as being irrelevant when it was relevant when I first replied to it. It's not my fault that the title was changed so people shouldn't blame me.

[Mustapha]

One word: Octavarium--a 24-minute epic on the last Dream Theater album that is absolutely mesmerizing.

yep that's right, massive Genesis-Yes-Camel-ripped tune
Seriously, I really enjoyed it, it's very probably my favorite track of DT

[jimmythegent]

its amazing, one pathetic Axl outburst brings all the Axl-lites out from under their beds, throwing them into crazed, frothing at the mouth, perspective draining, lunacy.

There was relative agreement and peace going on there for a while

Too much to drink, eh?

 

err.. yeah, - perhaps if i were drunk I would see this debacle differently 

[lookingforbigfoot]

People,

THESE AREN'TE DEMO'S

[Chief]

where did you get that idea? I know otherwise...

People,

THESE AREN'TE DEMO'S