Matt Sorum - the weak link in VR?

[don_vercetti]

since Matt's drumming is all over every song ... and is a pretty prominent and major part.

I for one thing a lot of songs could have been a lot better with Steven on.  The drumming on Estranged for instance is very by the books and dull.  Double Talkin' Jive could also have been a killer if Steven (or another drummer of his groove) was manning the sticks.  14 Years and Dust N' Bones also lacked that killer beat that a song like Nightrain or Mr Brownstone has.

That said, a couple of the songs had some fairly decent drums.  I thought Coma, Pretty Tied Up and Locomotive all had some fairly decent drumming.  But overall, he could have done a much better job. 

[Grasshopper]

If Matt had that wicked perm he had during th UYI tour he'd be the strongest link.......errr that made him look like a creepy pedophile. VR needs a new singer and a new drummer and maybe Izzy can write for them......that'd be sweet.

[SpiritDave]

So much ignorance and false 'knowledge' and pointless critisism thrown at Sorum.

And Stoned ... you mis quoted me on purpose, you cheap fuck

[AdZ]

I think everyone's just astounded you think old lead feet is a good drummer.

[SpiritDave]

Astounded that Axl allowed such a SHITTY drummer in his band?

Dude ... Matt Sorum is a fucking good drummer.  And if he was still in GnR, and Axl Rose praised him, every fucker here would be saying he's the greatest drummer in the world.

That, I'm sure, is pretty certain.

[*Timothy*]

Astounded that Axl allowed such a SHITTY drummer in his band?

Dude ... Matt Sorum is a fucking good drummer.  And if he was still in GnR, and Axl Rose praised him, every fucker here would be saying he's the greatest drummer in the world.

That, I'm sure, is pretty certain.

Well you would be pretty damn wrong then , sir.


Matt is an alright drummer too me . he isn't complete shit but he isn't that great either.

[AxlsMainMan]

And Stoned ... you mis quoted me on purpose, you cheap fuck

Uh, no I didn't Jackson.

Think before you post

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

Astounded that Axl allowed such a SHITTY drummer in his band?

Dude ... Matt Sorum is a fucking good drummer.? And if he was still in GnR, and Axl Rose praised him, every fucker here would be saying he's the greatest drummer in the world.

That, I'm sure, is pretty certain.

Slash mostly got Matt so they could be party buddies.

But you would know that since you are a Slash fan and have read the book, right?

[SpiritDave]

And Stoned ... you mis quoted me on purpose, you cheap fuck

Uh, no I didn't Jackson.

Think before you post

Yes you did ... Jackson.

You took a line I said about UYI .... you took the bit about the album out, and then replied as if I was talking about Matt Sorum.

Go read before you think

[SpiritDave]

Astounded that Axl allowed such a SHITTY drummer in his band?

Dude ... Matt Sorum is a fucking good drummer.  And if he was still in GnR, and Axl Rose praised him, every fucker here would be saying he's the greatest drummer in the world.

That, I'm sure, is pretty certain.

Slash mostly got Matt so they could be party buddies.

But you would know that since you are a Slash fan and have read the book, right?

You think he'd have been in the band for that many years if Axl didn't think he was any good?  What the hell has Slash got to do with what I said?  Slash was the one who suggested they get Matt down and try him out ...

But they all had to agree ... and you know what Axl's like ... if he doesn't want someone involved, everyone knows about it.

[guns_n_motley]

the thing with matt is, he plays like a drum machine. he plays the SAME fill EVERY time in the SAME place. on the illusions and VR stuff.

adler may be a fuckup, but he played with groove. listen to the brownstone beat, or any of the beats on appetite.

[AxlsMainMan]

You took a line I said about UYI .... you took the bit about the album out, and then replied as if I was talking about Matt Sorum.

 

Well, he was the basis for your post, now wasn't he?..

[SpiritDave]

You took a line I said about UYI .... you took the bit about the album out, and then replied as if I was talking about Matt Sorum.

 

Well, he was the basis for your post, now wasn't he?..

But that line wasn't what you answered.  So yes, you misquoted me   Or rather ... edited my quote to suit your answer

[AxlsMainMan]

You took a line I said about UYI .... you took the bit about the album out, and then replied as if I was talking about Matt Sorum.

 

Well, he was the basis for your post, now wasn't he?..

But that line wasn't what you answered.? So yes, you misquoted me ? Or rather ... edited my quote to suit your answer

..You're boring.

[AdZ]

No, you're both boring and if you keep bickering I'm sure you won't find yourselves here.

[Wheres Izzy]

I wouldn't say Sorum is the weak link. It's not like they would be any more successful with anyone else back there. I always thought his playing on the illusions was very plain and average, Steven in a better state probably would have done a much better job. However I actually like his playing on the VR stuff and I thinks he sounds great on the Neurotic Outsiders album.

[twatty]

It's all a matter of personal opinion really!

[Alan]

The drumming on Estranged for instance is very by the books and dull.?

matt's drumming on estranged is amazingly tight, loose drumming on that song would be a nightmare.

adler fit AFD sorum fit the illusions.