I know what theeshredder means about the whole "It has no solo so it sucks" thing.I just feel an over the top solo can only enhance a song.Solo's can make a bland song listenable.I probably wouldnt listen to Judas Priest's "painkiller" if it wasnt for that great solo.I would also like to point out that you can take any lead phrase and play it at any position on the 6th string and presto!Youve got a "riff".Rhythms are(a vast majority anyway)in essence lead licks and phrases played at lower pitch.The reason why metallica and so many other "nu-ish" corporate product bands dont write(like they actually write anything)complicated rhythms and solo's is to appeal to a much wider audience.Not everyone plays guitar or has a musical ear to appreciate complex music."Musically simple minded" people look for looks/popularity/a crowd/the band members themselves and lyrics to relate to.Its no coincidence that many "musically dumb" people are incredibly shallow as well.
Well im done...later!
p.s.
I was the only one in my highschool that could play the solo to "fade to black"...but I never had that girl/ego/penis problem
lol.. just kidding(or am I???)
Later!
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