Duff McKagan's vocals much better than in the past
Peter Spycher | North Dakota | 02/17/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Very excellent album! I have the red vinyl version that I play with my new turntable setup, but also purchased the digital version and like them both. Duff doesn't sound like he did as a backup vocalist with GNR, or as lead on "So Fine". His vocals are much better than I have heard in the past. I also have Believe in Me. OF COURSE the band jams, he is a former gunner, so I would expect awesome guitars and drums, but this is a huge improvement over Believe in Me mostly because of Duff's vocals. And of course on vinyl it sounds even better ;o)."
Duff McKagan's Loaded - and Busy
Terrence E. Martau | Lakewood, Ohio United States | 12/14/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"While fans may have spent the past few months sitting around waiting for the next incarnation of Velvet Revolver, Duff McKagan has not. The legendary Guns N' Roses and Velvet Revolver bassist put together his latest lineup of Loaded and went on a brief UK/Euro tour. Life's easier when your band doesn't suffer from lead-singer-itis. And the songs are good too. McKagan and his Seattle-based band put this 5-song EP together to have something to sell on the tour and hold fans off until a full length disc comes out next year. Only 7,000 copies were produced. They play hard rock with a post-punk alt rock sensibility, McKagan switching out his bass for a 6-string and songwriting and lead vocal duties. The fun shows. The CD kicks off with Sleaze Factory, a straight-ahead rocker with good hooks. No More and Executioner's Song are good too, but I especially like IOU. Like Sleaze Factory, IOU's chorus sticks in your head for days after, leading you to replay the entire EP again and again. The last song, Wasted Heart, is a love letter of sorts to his wife. Duff's one to know: It's much better to sing thanks for someone having saved your wasted heart than another observing "You Can't Put Your Arms Around a Memory". Consider yourself lucky, too."
I think Duff should make this band his focus.
M. Porter | Ohio | 10/06/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This 5 track EP is killer. I have always liked Duff on vocals, and he shines again on this effort. This was released when the band recently toured the UK . The full length album titled 'Sick' is due in '09. If this is any indication , the album is gonna be great. This leaves one to wonder maybe Duff should just make this band his primary focus and say Velvet who ???"
Track Listings (5) - Disc #1
