Paul Gilbert new album Wrock

[Metalhex]

I cannot get into these songs at all. I still spin Fuzz Universe once in a while though. I know he's an incredible guitarist but I just can't get into his music or his singing.

Is anyone picking up this album?

 

[splitendz]

Don't like it.... pass

 

[VonBonfire]

Seems like he's completely lacking self awareness when it comes to vocals and stage wear.

 

[fusedbrain]

Seems like he's completely lacking self awareness when it comes to vocals and stage wear.

Yeah, I want to like this guys stuff, but he's not making it easy for me.
The band sounds good, but the vocals, melody and the visuals just seem so lame

 

[Eazy-ESP]

There are actually a few songs on it I really like. Listening to the actual album, rather than YouTube live clips help.

 

[chris lykins]

Interesting that Doug Rapps is playing on it.
Don't get the revolutionary war look.

 

[Faded Abyss]

I’ve owned a few PG cd’s from way back when and have always been a fan but this new album didn’t win me over on first impressions - I do give it massive bonus points these days for it sounding raw and genuine

 

[Geo]

There is so much talent there, but I don't like it.

 

[JohnnyGtar]

If it ain't Racer X, I ain't much interested.

 

[JMP2203]

i would love an album with Steve Morse even if they do only covers

 

[IHateRap]

Interesting that Doug Rapps is playing on it.
Don't get the revolutionary war look.

I agree but it certainly didn't stop me from throwing a few tea bags into lake erie.

 

[jski59]

I guess without physical albums, no one reads liner notes anymore
Inspiration has to come from somewhere…


Paul Gilbert - Turn Not Your Back (To Others)

WROC is my first vocal album since 2016. The lyrics were inspired by the etiquette book, "George Washington's Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior." I truly enjoyed turning Washington's Rules of Civility (WROC) into ROCK songs! I hope my vocal and guitar melodies will stir your heart and improve your table manners. Spit Not in the Fire!

"Turn Not Your Back (To Others)" - Written and Produced by Paul Gilbert
Lyrics inspired by Washington Rules: 14, 76, 24 and 9

This song title comes from Rule #14, which is one of my favorites. Since I have hearing loss, I find it much easier to understand people when they face me. Hopefully this song will encourage more of that. Overall, I enjoy how these rules take on an urgent emotional quality when sung. "Lean not upon anyone" and "Do not laugh too loud" take on a new life with vocal harmonies and rising chords. And as you've likely noticed by now, I cannot resist inserting a rousing "Spit not in the fire."

 

[VonBonfire]

There is so much talent there, but I don't like it.

Maybe if he played some Santana licks it would've been more interesting.

 

[espquade]

I prefer this...

 

[thegame]

I loved the musicianship aspect of it and its arranged well but the dorky lyrics/image and cringey vocals absolutely ruin it. They’re so bad I can’t even tune them out.

 

[Faded Abyss]

I loved the musicianship aspect of it and its arranged well but the dorky lyrics/image and cringey vocals absolutely ruin it. They’re so bad I can’t even tune them out.

You said what I didn’t want to

 

[LPMojoGL]

I cannot get into these songs at all. I still spin Fuzz Universe once in a while though. I know he's an incredible guitarist but I just can't get into his music or his singing.

Is anyone picking up this album?

Vocals sound like Roth on the last VH album.
Rappoport? Hmmm.
Notice Doug has been playing Gibson lately. He still use Knaggs?

 

[thegame]

You said what I didn’t want to

That’s kind of my thing

 

[stephen sawall]

Yes .... it's crap.

I can't imagine how bad it would be without autotune.

 

[stratjacket]

The album is based on George Washington’s book, Rules Of Civility.
I do like the diddly diddly racer x stuff better too, but I kind of like the idea of it.