Slash Cd Review

Slash, former member of Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver struts his individualism with this album. The Legend in the Top Hat is back to entertain and electrify. Slash really explores the musical spectrum on his self-titled solo debut album and the star-studded supporting cast includes Ozzy Osbourne...

Kid Rock, Fergie (Black Eyed Peas) and many others. Whether the album will entertain or engender disdain is entirely up to the listener, however.

First and foremost, Slash’s vocal cords are not represented on this album; he sticks to what he knows and wows with his breathtaking guitar solos. The album kicks off with the lively song “Ghost” featuring The Cult front man Ian Astbury on vocals, a track that immediately delivers a mouthful of Slash’s sensory sentiment.

Anarchy-infused and absolute must-listen tracks include “Doctor Alibi” which features Lemmy Kilmister (Motorhead) grunting away on vocals and “We’re All Gonna Die” featuring Iggy Pop, as well as “Nothing To Say” boasting M. Shadows from Avenged Sevenfold.

This album shows how versatile Slash is in the sense that he adapts to the musical styles of the different vocalists and he does so without losing his signature sound. The guitar work on this album is simply astounding, ranging from Hard Rock to sorrowful to a bluesy infusion; Slash truly succeeds in evoking emotions.

Slash’s guitar riffs still cause delightfully dizziness and listening to this album with headphones is highly recommended. While the album in general reminds a bit of a compilation CD it has been cleverly compiled overall and the variety of music makes for an interesting listen.

Initial listening will leave you a bit flustered, but leave preconceived notions and expectations at the door, crack open a beer and allow this album to settle serenely in the cochlea.

Reviewed By: Ice Carstens

Slash Tracklist

01. Ghost (feat. Ian Astbury & Izzy Stradlin)
02. Crucify The Dead (feat. Ozzy Osbourne)
03. Beautiful Dangerous (feat. Fergie)
04. Back From Cali (feat. Myles Kennedy)
05. Promise (feat. Chris Cornell)
06. By The Sword (feat. Andrew Stockdale)
07. Gotten (feat. Adam Levine)
08. Doctor Alibi (feat. Lemmy Kilmister)
09. Watch This (feat. Dave Grohl & Duff McKagan)
10. I Hold On (feat. Kid Rock)
11. Nothing To Say (feat. M. Shadows)
12. Starlight (feat. Myles Kennedy)
13. Saint Is A Sinner Too (feat. Rocco DeLuca)
14. We're All Gonna Die (feat. Iggy Pop)

Slash Line-up

Slash – guitars / backing vocals on "Paradise City"
Chris Chaney – bass excl. track 9, "Chains and Shackles" and "Baby Can't Drive"
Josh Freese – drums excl. tracks 9, 12 and "Baby Can't Drive," percussion on track 13
Lenny Castro – percussion excl. tracks 2, 8, 9, 11, 12 and 13 "Chains and Shackles" and "Mother Maria"

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