Swede Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I'm listening to "Purple" right now. Those comparisons are ludicrous. Do yourself a favor, listen to an AIC song, along with any STP song, followed by a Pearl Jam song, and then make that assessment. Fair enough. They don't sound exactly like one or the other, but a mix of PJ and AIC.. Well, that's what I thought when they begun in the early 90's. I was really into that music back then, but it's nothing I'd be intrested in listening today. Just my thoughts.. In regards to their fans, it's great they getting back together though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albionremain Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Can't wait to see STP Ditto that! STP was the best band to come out of the 90's... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 My sentiments exactly. Scott Weiland was the best thing Velvet Revolver had going for themselves. I can see their predicament, though, if Weiland's personal problems were getting in the way. Knowing how Scott is, I realize it's easy to point at him for blame. But I get a feeling there was more to it this time. I think that the other members may have been upset with his decision to play with STP for a while. I do know Scott handled the press about it better than expected. As far as STP being copycats of Alice and PJ? Nonsense. Uhh..with the possible exception of the song "Plush", which I thought WAS Pearl Jam when it first came out! But they have their own sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricmage Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 Knowing how Scott is, I realize it's easy to point at him for blame. But I get a feeling there was more to it this time. I think that the other members may have been upset with his decision to play with STP for a while. I do know Scott handled the press about it better than expected. As far as STP being copycats of Alice and PJ? Nonsense. Uhh..with the possible exception of the song "Plush", which I thought WAS Pearl Jam when it first came out! But they have their own sound. I liked VR. I thought they meshed somewhat well, and the outcome was good for the time. I did eventually begin to think that he wasn't the best choice for frontman, but did bring some credibility to that band. Although some people have a different view of Guns n' Roses as some 80's metal act (Which they weren't). Sebastian Bach probably would have killed, but then they would have been passed off as some washed up group of guys. They probably shouldn't continue as a group yet. A new singer would probably not be received well with fans. In all honesty, riding the wave of re-formations, they should work hard to get a Guns reunion going. But I'm as realistic as can be, and I know that probably isn't going to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I agree. VR should take some time off and evaluate the situation before doing anything rash. I really liked the band, especially the second album. To just throw anyone at the mike would kill their buzz real quick. What's David Coverdale up to these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderguy Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 He's the opening act for the Plant/Krauss tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albionremain Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 I agree. VR should take some time off and evaluate the situation before doing anything rash. I really liked the band, especially the second album. To just throw anyone at the mike would kill their buzz real quick. What's David Coverdale up to these days? David who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderguy Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 If STP comes to my town I plan on checking them out. I saw them in 2001. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mos6507 Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 You'd think in this day and age that bands would know how to avoid the pitfalls of pissing off eachother in the greater interest of keeping a good thing going. I guess not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
electricmage Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 You'd think in this day and age that bands would know how to avoid the pitfalls of pissing off eachother in the greater interest of keeping a good thing going. I guess not. You don't get along, you don't get along. Simple as that. No point in going all therapy like Metallica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 David who? I'm sorry. I meant David Coverversion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IGG Posted April 3, 2008 Share Posted April 3, 2008 You'd think in this day and age that bands would know how to avoid the pitfalls of pissing off eachother in the greater interest of keeping a good thing going. I guess not. The "good thing" lasts for a couple of hours a night, leaving plenty of time for them to get on each others last nerve. It's not as easy, or as fun as it looks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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