Slash Debuts Solo Album

Almost anyone who listens to music, or at least rock music knows the great guitar player known as Slash. Well…for those of you that don’t let me catch you up. Born in England as Saul Hudson, Slash quickly began playing guitar and eventually formed the infamous band Gun’s and Roses. They then eventually became rock icons, selling millions of records and hitting #1 on the charts several times.
Sounds like that was his prime, right? Wrong, as of April of 2010, Slash has released his first ever solo album showcasing exclusive guitar skills, along with an all-star cast of vocalists and other well-known musicians. In an Interview with GuitarWorld Magazine, Slash explained that this solo idea was always an idea that he always wanted to pursue, after writing the songs, he just sat down and thought about who would be the perfect fit to perform that particular song.
The CD ranges in a wide variety for everyone. “ Beautiful Dangerous,” featuring the pop icon Fergie, mixes her synth-pop sound, with Slash’s intricate guitar melodies. Another is a song featuring Adam Levine of Maroon 5 titled “Gotten.” The second song on the album titled “Crucify the Dead,” features none other than the prince of darkness himself, Ozzy Osbourne. Other songs feature Alterbridge’s lead vocalist Myles Kennedy with songs like “Back From Cali,” and “Starlight.” In my opinion, these songs highlight the album with a perfect fit of vocals and guitar. Both sound like old Gun’s and Roses, mixed in the a little Led Zeppelin.
Those who are a fan of more heavier music will enjoy tracks like “Doctor Alibi” featuring Lemmy Kilmeister of Motorhead, or “Nothing To Say,” featuring M. Shadows of Avenged Sevenfold. Each song showcases the perfect fit between music and musicians. The artist singing the song Sounds like they should be singing it. The CD also includes other famous artists such as Kid Rock, Iggy Pop, Chris Cornell, and even opera singer Rocco Deluca.
Along with the one of a kind sound of Slash’s guitar playing, both guitar and vocals melt together to form a fantastic sound. This CD is a lineup for everyone to enjoy. It is a great buy with fourteen songs that could easily be fourteen popular hits.