The first ballad of three is next, and one of the bands most popular songs. A lot of people don’t like this song, but I like it and think it brings the album into it’s good stage. The verse vocals are a little bit higher pitched, for Scott’s standards. The solo is wonderful and melodic, using full range of the guitar and no-frills. The choruses are right at home for once, working well with the song, and uplifting. It starts with a thrashy rock riff and blasting drum beat. This is one of the stronger tracks and the turning point of the album. Up next is a grungier, STP influenced song. Cool feel, but still doesn’t sit well with Slash. The solo is unlike the others, it isn’t fast, but menacing and creepy. The verses are okay, but the chorus is really plain. The riff is quite good, but once again, the voice is strained. Matt Sorum gives the skins quite a workout here, with offbeat, jagged drumming and fast fills. This one is like Sucker Train Blues it is musically talented, but the songwriting is generic. Here we have another boring track, by the name of Illegal I Song. Average, but definitely better than the last two. ![]() The song kinda gets repetitive after a while, but Scott’s voice is on top form here. The music is nothing special though, just a fill here and there. Cool idea, but overdone The voices are strong, not straining or biting off more than he can chew. The lyrics describe a media brainwash and carry a message that is almost identical to “Idiot Box” by Incubus. The guitars are crunchy an powerful and the vocals are eerie. A distorted bassline and drum groove control the song, and give it the ominous vibe that the message wants you to feel. Nothing else.įollowing the previous track is a somewhat better song, Big Machine. It has a solo, which is not bad, but the song is incredibly boring. The choruses are a tad catchy, Scott’s voice finally setting in, but the song is just too plain. It starts with Scott struggling to sing a profane line incredibly fast before a rock riff dominates the 4 minutes. Do It For the Kids is the worst filler track on the album. Up next is probably my least favorite track on the album. It’s talented, sure, but it doesn’t have the emotion or feel that the playing from the other bands gave you. He doesn’t really feel at home in this song. This Slash doesn’t quite seem like the Slash that I love. The solo is probably the best part of the song, making efficient use of the tremolo bar. The riff is okay, and the choruses are even more annoying. The lyrics are stupid, the line “ Somebody rape my tapeworm abortion, come on mother****er and deliver the cow.” kinda gives you that idea. ![]() The vocals are a bit annoying, Scott’s voice is kind of whiny. After a bit the riff comes in and the verses hit you. ![]() It starts with some weird noises and a thumping bassline. The music is good but the song seems too much of a generic alternative rock song. The opener, Sucker Train Blues is one of the songs that I’m not too fond of. On portions, I have to agree, but the talent of some songs can’t be denied. I realize and understand that most MXer’s absolutely hate this album. The good songs are great, yet the bad songs seem to be really bad. I have a mixture of feelings for this album. This debut skyrocketed and brought the band into the limelight almost immediately. The band also features Suicidal Tendencies/Infectious Grooves rhythm guitarist Dave Kushner. Velvet Revolver is a ‘super group’ combining the forces between ex STP singer, Scott Weiland and the former band members of Guns N Roses, Slash, Duff McKagan, and Matt Sorum. Whether you are a fan of this album or not, there IS some good music.
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