Apocalyptic Love (feat. Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators)

Slash | Format: MP3 Music

Product Details

• Original Release Date: May 22, 2012
• Release Date: May 22, 2012
• Label: DIK HAYD RECORDS
• Copyright: (C) 2012 Dik Hayd Records, LLC.
• Total Length: 54:22
• Genres:
  • Rock
• ASIN: B007RXRSEY
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (158 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,515 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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43 of 53 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars SLASH - APOCALYPTIC LOVE May 22, 2012

By nin/ja77

Format:Audio CD

When Slash released his debut solo album in 2010 it featured a wide and diverse selection of artists from the like of Ozzy to Fergie, Lemmy to Adam Levine as well as spots for Nicole Scherzinger, it was an album that worked well and featured a standout track in "By The Sword" sung by Andrew Stockdale of Wolfmother. The album also featured two songs by Alter Bridge frontman Myles Kennedy who would also go on to front Slash's group for his world tour during which he would sing songs from Slash's former bands as well as tracks from the album, so every night Kennedy would be filling the shoes of Axl Rose, Scott Weiland, Andrew Stockdale, Ian Astbury and Chris Cornell it was a job that he performed admiringly as his voice handled all the different ranges. So for Slash's second album Kennedy performs all the tracks, it seems like a natural progression and a working relationship has been built up by the two men.

The album itself "Apocalyptic Love" is a rock fuelled funk filled adrenaline rush of old school rock and roll and it's clear from the outset that the album has one intention and that's to rock, it's an album full of great riffs such as the opening song the title track "Apocalyptic Love" with its funk driven riff that has Myles Kennedy using his full vocal range to drive the song on and features a great sing along chorus. "One Last Thrill" starts out with a scream in the background before Kennedy delivers the lyrics at 100 miles rate; it's a great piece of punk rock. It shows Kennedy has many different styles of vocals. It's also topped off by a trademark Slash solo. There's some great drumming and bass playing from Brent Fitz and Todd kerns on the song "Standing In The Sun", both Fitz and Kerns are part of slash's live band.

The song "Anastasia" starts out with a gentle flamenco style acoustic guitar (think end of double talkin' jive) before kicking into a "Sweet Child O' Mine" riff and changes again and features a great solo from slash as well as Kennedy going from low to high with his vocal. "Bad Rain" has a pure rock swagger about it with its pounding drums and a grooving riff. The first single "You're A Lie" is a good indication of the album with its killer chorus and sleek guitar playing, it shows how much the Slash and Myles Kennedy partnership has grown.

Slash seems to have found his perfect frontman foil in Myles Kennedy and "Apocalyptic Love" is an unashamedly full blown rock album, one that owes much to Slash's 70's rock influences. It will be interesting to see where they go from here as the they continue to gel even more, Slash has stated in recent interviews that making the album was the most fun he's had in a long time and listening to the album its clear to hear the chemistry that they have.

22 of 26 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars What Rock 'n' Roll Should Be May 24, 2012

By AS

Format:Audio CD

'Apocalyptic Love' is credited as Slash's second solo album, but in truth, it's more like like the debut album of his new band. After a number of talented-but-unstable frontmen, Slash finally seems to have found his perfect musical partner in Myles Kennedy. The tight and propulsive rhythm section of Todd Kerns and Brent Fitz is a force to be reckoned with as well, rounding out "The Conspirators". The results of this collaboration is a thoroughly enjoyable hard rock record that marks some of the best work of all the players involved.

It may have taken decades in the business and several different bands along the way before finding each other, but Myles and Slash both compliment and push each other in mutually beneficial and interesting ways. Though his work in Alter Bridge is stellar, that band plays more to Kennedy's heavier, more metal sensibilities; with Slash, Kennedy gets to show off his looser, bluesier, rock 'n' roll side. Myles' voice is, quite simply, a thing of beauty, and the man is capable of singing just about anything. His assortment of high-pitched wails, soulful crooning, and lower-register vocals are the perfect compliment to Slash's playing, which, as usual, is phenomenal and instantly recognizable.

The album is a straight-up blast of hard rock, the kind Slash lives to play: melodic, riff-heavy, and with an abundance of his trademark solos. The joy behind the album is pretty apparent in every track, as well it should be; for the first time in years, perhaps ever, Slash is playing in a band that doesn't seem on the verge of imploding at any given moment. Amazingly, none of the album's 13 tracks (15 in the Deluxe Edition) feel like filler, for each of them carry their own groove and energy. Particular standouts include the title track, Standing in the Sun, You're a Lie, No More Heroes, Anastasia, and Far and Away, though in all honesty, these selections are merely personal preference. As others have mentioned, virtually any one of the tracks could be a viable candidate for a single. The album really is that good.

Most of the few negative reviews of this album seem to criticize it for what that particular reviewer wished it was, rather than what it actually is. Those who complain that Slash isn't "pushing his boundaries" or "experimenting" with his music are not only completely missing the point, they probably aren't very big fans of Slash in the first place. With 'Apocalyptic Love,' Slash has delivered precisely the type of album he loves to make: exciting, high volume, straight-up hard rock. With Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators, he has found the perfect band to realize his vision, and the results are not to be missed. Every member of the band has reason to be supremely proud of this record, and any fans of Slash, Myles Kennedy, or rock 'n' roll in general simply must check it out.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This Is Slash! May 22, 2012

By mike

Format:Audio CD

Really good album from slash & some great guitar playing. I knew going into this that it would be very hard to beat the last album just because it was so good. The last album is more like a Slash & friends album. With there being so many different singers on the album the music changed from song to song to fit with what the singers could do. It gave a feel like you were listening to a rock station with so many great singers on it that are being played on rock radio right now. This is a different beast. This is a band album and this is like a new Slash band. The album is very good. Slash is really playing great. He has a few years of touring back under his belt and it shows that he is not taking breaks and is back in the flow of playing everyday. Best guitar work & tone Slash has had since the Use your illusion albums.Great cd as a band album. It's better then Velvet Revoler was in every way. The bonus tracks are even great songs. It's more of a Guns n Roses album then you have with Axl Roses new fake Guns n Roses/The Axl Rose Band! Slash is not out to make money. The man just wants to have fun & play for us fans & i'm one of them & i'm so glad he is playing for us again.