Slash - World On Fire

Legendary guitarist Slash (GUNS N' ROSES, VELVET REVOLVER) and his backing band, MYLES KENNEDY & THE CONSPIRATORS, will release "World On Fire", the third album to be made available under the Slash solo banner, on September 15 via Slash's own label Dik Hayd International distributed through Roadrunner Records (Europe, Middle East, Africa and Latin America). A total of 17 songs, including one instrumental, were laid down for the follow-up to 2012's "Apocalyptic Love" with producer Michael "Elvis" Baskette (ALTER BRIDGE, FALLING IN REVERSE, INCUBUS).

"World On Fire" track listing:

01. World on Fire
02. Shadow Life
03. Automatic Overdrive
04. Wicked Stone
05. 30 Years To Life
06. Bent To Fly
07. Stone Blind
08. Too Far Gone
09. Beneath The Savage Sun
10. Withered Delilah
11. Battleground
12. Dirty Girl
13. Iris Of The Storm
14. Avalon
15. The Dissident
16. Safari Inn
17. The Unholy

Hope the music's better than that sh*tty cover. Bleah.

Way too many songs IMO.

MetalRob331 wrote:

Way too many songs IMO.  

I'm willing to bet that all of them will only appear on a "deluxe" edition. Or maybe some will be itunes exclusive. Or Scandinavian bonus tracks. Or in specially marked boxes of Frosted Flakes. Whatever hair-brained schemes the record companies are doing these days to milk the fans.

His last album had exclusive tracks that were only available on the Best Buy version.

I always want to like his albums, but they rarely deliver the goods. Lots of filler and usually many, many boring songs. Maybe this one will be different.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

MetalRob331 wrote:

Way too many songs IMO.  

I'm willing to bet that all of them will only appear on a "deluxe" edition. Or maybe some will be itunes exclusive. Or Scandinavian bonus tracks. Or in specially marked boxes of Frosted Flakes. Whatever hair-brained schemes the record companies are doing these days to milk the fans.

His last album had exclusive tracks that were only available on the Best Buy version.

This might very well be the case.

Witchfinder wrote:

I always want to like his albums, but they rarely deliver the goods.  Lots of filler and usually many, many boring songs.  Maybe this one will be different.

His last album grew on me with repeated spins. I remember being disappointed upon it's initial release. He's a great lead guitarist and one of my all-time favorites, but I think his work after GnR has been spotty to say the least. He's not a strong song writer on his own.

I think that's where Izzy Stradlin doesn't get the credit he deserves. Izzy's a fine writer and player in his own right, but those 2 together were phenomenal.

I preferred his solo debut better but the last one was fine. I'll check this one out.

Is that a naked Barney Gumble ("The Simpsons") at the bottom of that album cover? Yikes. Someone's got issues.

Man, Slash. 12-year-old me would slap now me if he knew I would have zero interest in albums Slash puts out.

That first one that had different singers on each song was okay. But I just can't really get into any of this.

Both Snakepits were phenomenal albums. After that it was good-to-mediocre.

corplhicks wrote:

Both Snakepits were phenomenal albums. After that it was good-to-mediocre.

Yeah I had no problem with the Snakepit albums. Not phenomenal to me, but I enjoyed them both.

Im going to go as far as saying, this is one of the better songs Slash has ever written!   

It sounds pretty good. I can only take Myles Kennedy in small doses though. There's always a handful of songs on each Slash album that I enjoy.

glassprison wrote:

It sounds pretty good. I can only take Myles Kennedy in small doses though. There's always a handful of songs on each Slash album that I enjoy.

Myles sings for my fav band and at times, he seems out of place on their heavier tunes!

A few weeks ago I picked up it's five o'clock somewhere, as I felt it had a GNR vibe to it.

I never bothered to check any of his other releases.

Not sure this one will be an instant purchase.

The opening riff is good but the song just rambles without a memorable melody. But the worst offender is it ain't sleazy. Pass.

its an ok song...I see slash is the opening act for Aerosmiths upcoming world tour...

"Legendary" ??? Talk about hype...

I know you guys don't like him - but this album is incredibly good. I can't make out a filler. All of those 17 tracks just rock. One of my favourites of the year, so far.

17 tracks seemed like a bit much in this day and age, but I've found the album flows pretty nicely. It's allot of songs but I don't feel it drags on too long. I'm still not 100% sold on Myles Kennedy though. His voice can be irritating to me some times.

I've also been revisiting all of Slash's back catalog lately and there just seems to be something missing from all his solo works. I can't put my finger on what it is exactly. The tone or sound of his playing sounds too samey or sterile or something. Not sure what it is. Maybe it lacks hooks or identity.

Dellocatus wrote:

I know you guys don't like him - but this album is incredibly good. I can't make out a filler. All of those 17 tracks just rock. One of my favourites of the year, so far.

110% agreed. Fantastic album

This album was a huge disappointment to me. Out of 17 songs, I probably enjoyed 2.. When Slash decides to let Myles write some of the music, maybe I will enjoy it more!

Unbelievably, I am really enjoying this album! I got it last night and have spun it several times.

MG71 is right - it's way too long, but flows really well. I don't mind Myles Kennedy's voice - I think his whiny style fits these songs well - but I can understand how it would grate on some people. If Slash would have chopped this down to 10 or 11 tracks he'd have had a really great album here.

I blame our own Krokus for me buying this album. I heard it playing in the background of one of his youtube reviews and it sounded good to me. He also gave it a recommendation. Thanks buddy!

Great, great cd. I am happy I picked it up. Opening track is awesome. Would have been great on a GNR album.