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If you don't know Duff McKagan, then you aren't listening to rock / metal for long! Coz rock and metal fans know the blonde bassist from his days in Guns N'Roses and Velvet Revolver. As Velvet Revolver is inactive - they currently have no singer - he re-activated his old band Loaded. This EP is an appetizer for the coming album and to show that Loaded isn't in the vein of Guns N'Roses or Velvet Revolver. At Loaded he is the guitarist and singer, he handed the bass over to Jeff Rouse.
The Seattleites kick off with Sleaze Factory and present a sleazy rocker with a dash punk rock. Duff is a decent singer and his voice fits to the riff-based sound. The track isn't overly catchy, but after a few spins you will remember the hook line. It's no surprise that the bass is important for the sound, even if Duff isn't playing the four strings himself. At No More the partly vocals should be a bit more powerful, in my opinion... A bit faster and with distorted vocals they present Executioner's Song. The song is a cool rocker with a punk attitude. It somehow reminds me of something, but I can't fathom it... Later the songs changes a bit... gets a different atmosphere. So far the most interesting tune. At IOU they add some heaviness and crunchy riffs drag you away. Really cool!
Last, but not least Wasted Heart! Acoustic guitars open up this balladesque tune. With more emotional vocals the song would real shine, but Duff is doing okay. The song doesn't have the magic the great ballads have, but on the other hand this is simply a rock album. The EP shows that Duff Mc Kagan is doing the music he loves and it seems that Loaded enjoys it. Enjoy it, too!
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