THIS I LOVE - Official Thread!

[sladdi]

The official NewGNR.com thread for This I Love!

Post your thoughts on the song, lyrics, guitar work, first impressions... anything that comes to your mind.

 

[ChineseDemocrat1989]

my fav song on the album absolutley beatuiful track i really want to learn this on piano

[catkins]

The November Rain / Estranged of the album Beautifull 8/10.

[snakepipero]

9/10 

[miceffect]

Amazing and very heartfelt lyrics. The intensity in Axl's piano playing stands out ala November Rain. But instead of it only being towards the end of the track. he maintains this throughout the song. That guitar solo is great but I can only imagine what it would have sounded like if Slash had done it. You know that was the feel and sound Axl wanted. I wonder how long ago this track was written. I can't wait to see Axl on stage at the piano performing this live. Ohh the intensity. If you really wanna feel the level of this destined hit. Crank your speakers and listen to all the backing melodies in this track. Axl is just over the top on vocal here. I personally feel this song should have closed the album. If they went for that "rollercoaster of emotion" feel. This ending the album would have been ideal. The same way Coma does. Well done Axl  

[lone_metal_rose]

The November Rain / Estranged of the album Beautifull 8/10.

I only wish it was a similar length!  Love it 

[Schwein]

One of the best songs on the album actually. Love it.

[DanGnR]

10/10 beautiful 

[RoboAxl]

A toss up between this and CITR for my fave track on the album. A masterpiece, it's an emotional powerhouse. I love how it's stripped down to its basics, definetly one for GNR purists
A+

[seely]

Incredible, heartfelt song!

[Axl_Duff_87]

Amazing and very heartfelt lyrics. The intensity in Axl's piano playing stands out ala November Rain. But instead of it only being towards the end of the track. he maintains this throughout the song. That guitar solo is great but I can only imagine what it would have sounded like if Slash had done it. You know that was the feel and sound Axl wanted. I wonder how long ago this track was written. I can't wait to see Axl on stage at the piano performing this live. Ohh the intensity. If you really wanna feel the level of this destined hit. Crank your speakers and listen to all the backing melodies in this track. Axl is just over the top on vocal here. I personally feel this song should have closed the album. If they went for that "rollercoaster of emotion" feel. This ending the album would have been ideal. well done Axl  

I agree 100%

[york]

Hartbreaker.

Axl is 10/10 in this one

[Gott]

If I could choose only one single for the album it would be BETTER , though most every song on the CD is single worthy.

If I could choose only one song to make an epic music video out of it would be THIS I LOVE (my favorite song btw) .

[MrBrownstone1475]

A very unexpected song on this album, but nonetheless just leaves me speechless. It sounds beautiful.

There is only ONE thing that would have made this better and I know someone is going to say something about this, but I really feel like if Slash had played the solo, this song would have been perfect.

I think robin's solo is actually kind of lame, it starts off sounding like its going to take you on an emotional ride, but then doesn't as you have to sit through another 30 seconds of him plucking the same boring notes over and over. Weak solo for such a strong song.

[Killer Tiger]

I´m listening to it now. I´m a bit confused about it, haven´t made up my mind yet. Someone said it reminded him of something Andrew Loyd Webberish...I can´t help but agree a little, I´m not saying that has to a bad thing but the beginning starts cheesy I have to admit. It´s not in the league of November Rain or Estranged by a mile. At least after a few listens. Maybe that will change.