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Actually, if you know Bon Jovi from 1988 it sounds like shit, but if you didn't know it was him, I kind of like it. I have a friend who's been in bands for years and is making a sort of "mid-life crisis" record now, and he sounds like this (and I like his singing voice).

Setlist Scotty · « **Reply #13241 on:** July 21, 2021, 10:54:48 AM »

Quote from: Stadler on July 21, 2021, 07:58:54 AM

Actually, if you know Bon Jovi from 1988 it sounds like shit, but if you didn't know it was him, I kind of like it. I have a friend who's been in bands for years and is making a sort of "mid-life crisis" record now, and he sounds like this (and I like his singing voice).

I dunno Stads - I think it was pretty awful. He sounded more like Tracy Chapman than himself!

Had no idea that his voice had declined *that* much. I wonder if it's from improper singing technique, lifestyle choices or genetics. Probably a bit of all 3, tho the way he sounded strained to my uneducated ears, I'm thinking a lot of it might be from improper singing technique. Sad.

Lowdz · « **Reply #13242 on:** July 23, 2021, 12:59:23 AM »

https://youtu.be/RyaHEBlmaEs

New George Lynch from the upcoming instrumental album. It’s relentless, I’ll give it that. It is intended to be just a widdle fest. I’m looking forward to seeing how it fits in the album.

The blabbermouth article https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/george-lynch-releases-first-single-from-seamless-instrumental-solo-album/

WildRanger · « **Reply #13243 on:** July 23, 2021, 01:37:53 AM »

Has anyone gotten into Hanoi Rocks?

I've listened their debut "Bangkok Shocks Saigon Shakes Hanoi Rocks" and "Two Steps From the Move" and both albums rock.
I'm surprised this band hadn't achieved any kind of commercial success. They were influential on GnR.

Lowdz · « **Reply #13244 on:** July 23, 2021, 04:42:06 AM »

Quote from: WildRanger on July 23, 2021, 01:37:53 AM

Has anyone gotten into Hanoi Rocks?

I've listened their debut "Bangkok Shocks Saigon Shakes Hanoi Rocks" and "Two Steps From the Move" and both albums rock.
I'm surprised this band hadn't achieved any kind of commercial success. They were influential on GnR.

Not a fan really, though Up Around The Bend is great. Also, Michael Munroe's Not Fakin' It is a great album.

wolfking · « **Reply #13245 on:** July 23, 2021, 06:09:16 AM »

Quote from: Lowdz on July 23, 2021, 12:59:23 AM

https://youtu.be/RyaHEBlmaEs

New George Lynch from the upcoming instrumental album. It’s relentless, I’ll give it that. It is intended to be just a widdle fest. I’m looking forward to seeing how it fits in the album.

The blabbermouth article https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/george-lynch-releases-first-single-from-seamless-instrumental-solo-album/

I really liked that actually.

TAC · « **Reply #13246 on:** July 23, 2021, 08:32:58 AM »

Quote from: WildRanger on July 23, 2021, 01:37:53 AM

Has anyone gotten into Hanoi Rocks?

I've listened their debut "Bangkok Shocks Saigon Shakes Hanoi Rocks" and "Two Steps From the Move" and both albums rock.
I'm surprised this band hadn't achieved any kind of commercial success. They were influential on GnR.

I love Hanoi Rocks. I actually listened to Two Steps a couple of weeks ago. They seemed to just take hold when Razzle was killed (in the infamous Vince Neil drunk driving crash). Then they kind of disappeared. I've never really followed Michael Monroe's long solo career. I've dropped the needle a couple of times, but never really gave it much chance.

I saw Shooting Gallery open for KISS on their 1992 Revenge club tour and they turned in one of the Top 5 opening slots I've ever witnessed. They were led by Hanoi Rocks' guitarist Andy McCoy, and they even covered Don't You Ever Leave Me. Great song BTW.

Lowdz · « **Reply #13247 on:** July 23, 2021, 11:01:32 AM »

I played the new Yngwie album earlier. It surprisingly didn’t suck considering it’s just the same 5 licks rearranged as always, but he needs a producer and a mixer. There’s something missing from the sonic range. Drums sound even worse than on his 1st album.

Lowdz · « **Reply #13248 on:** July 23, 2021, 12:09:44 PM »

Erik Grunwall cover of Headless Cross. It’s lacking the power in the guitars but what a voice he has. One of my favourite singers. Good to see h3s still around.

https://youtu.be/MvTOtJlyj64

wolfking · « **Reply #13249 on:** July 23, 2021, 04:32:08 PM »

Quote from: Lowdz on July 23, 2021, 11:01:32 AM

I played the new Yngwie album earlier. It surprisingly didn’t suck considering it’s just the same 5 licks rearranged as always, but he needs a producer and a mixer. There’s something missing from the sonic range. Drums sound even worse than on his 1st album.

Didn't realise it was out. I'm keen to check it out actually.

gazinwales · « **Reply #13250 on:** July 23, 2021, 09:41:54 PM »

Another classic from KK and Ripper
https://youtu.be/9QYLAQ1q4RU

bl5150 · « **Reply #13251 on:** July 24, 2021, 12:03:19 AM »

Quote from: gazinwales on July 23, 2021, 09:41:54 PM

Another classic from KK and Ripper
https://youtu.be/9QYLAQ1q4RU

said with tongue in cheek I am guessing

Lowdz · « **Reply #13252 on:** July 24, 2021, 03:45:51 AM »

Quote from: bl5150 on July 24, 2021, 12:03:19 AM

Quote from: gazinwales on July 23, 2021, 09:41:54 PM
Another classic from KK and Ripper
https://youtu.be/9QYLAQ1q4RU

said with tongue in cheek I am guessing

Sounds like a ManOwaR song where the lines of the verses would be their old song titles.
I nearly turned it off after Ripper sang the first line. His voice doesn’t fit the vibe of the song.

wolfking · « **Reply #13253 on:** July 24, 2021, 06:40:27 AM »

Quote from: gazinwales on July 23, 2021, 09:41:54 PM

Another classic from KK and Ripper
https://youtu.be/9QYLAQ1q4RU

This could be the biggest pile of shit I've heard in a long long time.

We're brothers of the road and we rock!
We're burning up the freeway, we never stop.

Shouldn't have come out of retirement KK.

Lowdz · « **Reply #13254 on:** July 25, 2021, 04:46:01 AM »

Quote from: wolfking on July 24, 2021, 06:40:27 AM

Quote from: gazinwales on July 23, 2021, 09:41:54 PM
Another classic from KK and Ripper
https://youtu.be/9QYLAQ1q4RU

This could be the biggest pile of shit I've heard in a long long time.

We're brothers of the road and we rock!
We're burning up the freeway, we never stop.

Shouldn't have come out of retirement KK.

The positive- the production is excellent.

Lowdz · « **Reply #13255 on:** July 25, 2021, 05:57:17 AM »

Kade, have you had a chance to listen to the Yngwie yet?
Having another go now. Sounds better on Apple Music rather than YouTube. I prefer the instrumental tracks to the vocal ones. It’s the best I’ve heard from him in a long time but is essentially the same five licks rearranged 😁 There’s a lot of reused bits from past songs. The Air on a G string bass line gets used again.

wolfking · « **Reply #13256 on:** July 25, 2021, 02:43:21 PM »

I haven't mate but will try to get on it this week. Good to hear though there's something there worth listening to.

Lowdz · « **Reply #13257 on:** July 28, 2021, 02:06:55 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on July 25, 2021, 02:43:21 PM

I haven't mate but will try to get on it this week. Good to hear though there's something there worth listening to.

Hey, don’t get your hopes up too high. His vocal melodies all sound exactly the same.

bl5150 · « **Reply #13258 on:** July 28, 2021, 04:42:40 PM »

So the same vocal melodies over the same five licks..........I am racing out to buy as I type!

bl5150 · « **Reply #13259 on:** July 28, 2021, 04:47:02 PM »

Gawd................Dusty Hill from ZZ Top just died too. Can't say I was ever a massive fan but what a week $:-\$

wolfking · « **Reply #13260 on:** July 28, 2021, 04:56:22 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on July 28, 2021, 04:47:02 PM

Gawd................Dusty Hill from ZZ Top just died too. Can't say I was ever a massive fan but what a week $:-\$

Yeah, never a fan either but bloody hell!

Hope you've been managing through everything alright down there mate. At least we aren't in Sydney.....

bl5150 · « **Reply #13261 on:** July 28, 2021, 05:04:17 PM »

Quote from: wolfking on July 28, 2021, 04:56:22 PM

Quote from: bl5150 on July 28, 2021, 04:47:02 PM
Gawd................Dusty Hill from ZZ Top just died too. Can't say I was ever a massive fan but what a week $:-\$

Yeah, never a fan either but bloody hell!

Hope you've been managing through everything alright down there mate. At least we aren't in Sydney.....

Thanks Kade. Yeah...........rather not be in Sydney but I guess they're one month in and still aren't properly locked down . We're just coming out of our 5th major lockdown (still can't have any house visitors etc...and everything else very limited) which makes 6 months out of the last 14 locked in our houses . So Sydney still have some catching up to do

Anyone still standing down here from a business perspective is a bloody legend! I think there is almost a bit of shadenfreude after enduring all the sneering from north of the border for months on end about how they are the "gold standard" of COVID control - they confused good luck with good management and are now paying for it. They're going to be in trouble until Sept/Oct by the looks.

Bring on summer!

wolfking · « **Reply #13262 on:** July 28, 2021, 05:20:08 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on July 28, 2021, 05:04:17 PM

Quote from: wolfking on July 28, 2021, 04:56:22 PM
Quote from: bl5150 on July 28, 2021, 04:47:02 PM
Gawd................Dusty Hill from ZZ Top just died too. Can't say I was ever a massive fan but what a week $:-\$

Yeah, never a fan either but bloody hell!

Hope you've been managing through everything alright down there mate. At least we aren't in Sydney.....

Thanks Kade. Yeah...........rather not be in Sydney but I guess they're one month in and still aren't properly locked down . We're just coming out of our 5th major lockdown (still can't have any house visitors etc...and everything else very limited) which makes 6 months out of the last 14 locked in our houses . So Sydney still have some catching up to do Anyone still standing down here from a business perspective is a bloody legend! I think there is almost a bit of shadenfreude after enduring all the sneering from north of the border for months on end about how they are the "gold standard" of COVID control - they confused good luck with good management and are now paying for it. They're going to be in trouble until Sept/Oct by the looks.

Bring on summer!

True, you guys have easily had it far worse. And yes, what you say there and from what I've seen, I had some similar thoughts. Complacency crept in and definitely more luck than good management.

Hope the dojo is still kicking along nicely?

bl5150 · « **Reply #13263 on:** July 28, 2021, 05:33:13 PM »

Hanging in there mate , but it's a month to month thing. How many people are going to get jack of in person...............online..........in person...........not sure etc....., so there's never any certainty about anything and you spend half your life updating customers about the latest changes and hoping they read their emails etc.... I am glad to be getting back outside cos after a few weeks of 14hrs a day in front of a screen I'm having issues with dizziness , eye strain etc..

TAC · « **Reply #13264 on:** July 28, 2021, 05:34:51 PM »

Quote from: bl5150 on July 28, 2021, 04:47:02 PM

Gawd................Dusty Hill from ZZ Top just died too. Can't say I was ever a massive fan but what a week $:-\$

No shit.

News: Track-by-track video for Untethered Angel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Co1_h0GtAw

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