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Title: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson "UNITED STATES"
Post by: Afghan Dave on October 07, 2009, 03:41:12 AM

My god this is a GREAT album! Songs, songs, songs front and center... He could really teach Vai a thing or two about "entertainment".

Awesome guitar and Freddie Nelson's f**king fabulous vocals. Can you guess I'm loving this album after 2/3 listens?

It doesn't get annoying and isn't over used but Freddie shares quite an astonishing vocal resemblance with a Mr Mercury!

I recommend you check it out

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZracLGcwbg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW7YKHTzfgo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWJH8y1BKr4

Here is cool interview with Paul and more details..

http://www.metalsucks.net/2009/09/11/fall-in-love-again-with-paul-gilbert-the-metal-sucks-interview/

Title: Re: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson "UNITED STATES"
Post by: ilÿti on October 07, 2009, 03:48:45 AM

I thought it was the least entertaining thing Paul Gilbert has ever done. That statement about Vai seems completely cookoo to me and before I get flamed I'm gonna say "to each his own".

Title: Re: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson "UNITED STATES"
Post by: Afghan Dave on October 07, 2009, 03:51:58 AM

I think guitarists forget that "songs" are what 99.8% of the worlds people enjoy.

It's often nice to smile & dance and sing.... :lol:

Title: Re: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson "UNITED STATES"
Post by: ilÿti on October 07, 2009, 03:53:47 AM

I haven't forgotten that. And it's exactly the songs that makes me think this album is subpar. The U2/Coldplay vibe just doesn't do anything for me anymore. Paul did excellent songwriting with Mr. Big and on his solo records. It isn't all widdlywiddlywoo.

Title: Re: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson "UNITED STATES"
Post by: Afghan Dave on October 07, 2009, 03:59:57 AM

but this is...

....................widdlywiddlywoo.............. POP!  :lol: :lol: (
I think that's a new sub-genre :?)

Title: Re: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson "UNITED STATES"
Post by: ilÿti on October 07, 2009, 04:09:30 AM

Yeah don't get me wrong I didn't hate the album, I just think he can do and has done much better. Check out the album he did with his uncle Jimi Kidd for some great good-time blues rock.

Title: Re: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson "UNITED STATES"
Post by: CaptainDesslock on October 07, 2009, 04:59:57 AM

Quote from: Afghan Dave on October 07, 2009, 03:51:58 AM

I think guitarists forget that "songs" are what 99.8% of the worlds people enjoy.

It's often nice to smile & dance and sing.... :lol:

but Vai's a virtuoso! Thats like telling Yo Yo-Ma to play "a song!"

Title: Re: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson "UNITED STATES"
Post by: Supernaught on October 07, 2009, 11:01:48 AM

I love the album, but it did take me a few listens to get into it.    And thats coming from a real Gilbert fanboy.

Its worth repeat listens.

Title: Re: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson "UNITED STATES"
Post by: Philly Q on October 07, 2009, 12:32:49 PM

Forgive my ignorance, but who the hell is Freddie Nelson?

Title: Re: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson "UNITED STATES"
Post by: nfe on October 07, 2009, 12:46:05 PM

Quote from: Philly Q on October 07, 2009, 12:32:49 PM

Forgive my ignorance, but who the hell is Freddie Nelson?

That was gonna be my question.

I do find most "virtuoso" rock guitarists woeful (since they're generally far more compelled to simply show off (but have far less ability) than the virtuosi of other styles) but I quite like Paul Gilbert, he's usually clearly just having a fun and a bit of an arse around, but happens to be able to play like hell.

Title: Re: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson "UNITED STATES"
Post by: Supernaught on October 07, 2009, 02:32:51 PM

Freddie is pretty much just an unknown singer who comes from the same town as Paul.    He was well known in the area and was recommended to Paul as being a great singer and Freddie-a-like.   They got together and made this album.   

Title: Re: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson "UNITED STATES"
Post by: FELINEGUITARS on October 07, 2009, 03:28:50 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5MwOblcUUg&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5MwOblcUUg&feature=related)

Title: Re: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson "UNITED STATES"
Post by: Davey on October 07, 2009, 04:51:36 PM

listened to a couple on youtube..
i'm SO buying this album! it's effin great. as i was telling Ben earlier, you dont have to be a Gilbert fan to enjoy this one. top notch product

Title: Re: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson "UNITED STATES"
Post by: 38thBeatle on October 07, 2009, 07:12:19 PM

I enjoyed this too.Clearly they are having a great time and that is valuable in these times.

Title: Re: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson "UNITED STATES"
Post by: Afghan Dave on October 07, 2009, 07:15:21 PM

It's a real joy to hear.

Happiness, kittens, good times, puppies, hugs, harmonies and shredding guitars....  :lol:

FUN! That's the best medicine...  :P

Title: Re: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson "UNITED STATES"
Post by: Matt77 on October 07, 2009, 07:36:55 PM

Thanks for highlighting this.
I quite like it

Title: Re: Paul Gilbert and Freddie Nelson "UNITED STATES"
Post by: Afghan Dave on October 07, 2009, 08:10:10 PM

Quote from: Matt77 on October 07, 2009, 07:36:55 PM

Thanks for highlighting this.
I quite like it

My pleasure!

I'm alternating listening to this album then Alice in Chains Unplugged -----  :D :( :D :( :D :( 
That's wild mood swings guaranteed!