Slash

Slash is one of those rare musicians who needs no introduction. If you were unaware, he’s recently released a solo album with a gratuitous amount of guest musicians on. Some of which also need no introduction, such as Fergie who guest appears on the latest release from the album Beautiful Dangerous.

When it first leaked that the Black Eyed Peas singer was working with the rock legend, Guns n Roses fans were in uproar at the thought of pop mixing with rock. Image and snobbery aside, it certainly is an interesting mix of creative musicians who have made an end product somewhere perfectly in the middle of their respective genres.

On first listens, Beautiful Dangerous sounds like a nineties girl group trying to rock out to some cheesy backing music. However this tune quickly grows on the listener with its infectious squelchy synth pop, stabbing guitars and uplifting, motivating chorus. And of course there’s a widdly guitar solo your dad can air guitar to.

I’ve not heard the album yet but from listening to this song I am very intrigued to hear what the rest of Slash’s music sounds like. It’s certainly an interesting mix of genres in this one song.