World on Fire (album)
World on Fire is the second studio album billed to the band Slash feat. Myles Kennedy & The Conspirators; also being the third overall solo-project studio album by Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash. Produced by Michael "Elvis" Baskette, it was released on September 16, 2014.[1] The album consists of songs written by Slash and company while on the road. Kennedy had focused on rhythm guitar and vocals on Apocalyptic Love, but due to his touring with Alter Bridge he worked only on vocals for World On Fire.[2] Returning members Todd Kerns and Brent Fitz played bass and drums, respectively, on the album.
Track listing
All tracks written by Slash and Myles Kennedy, except where noted.
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| 1. | "World on Fire" | | 4:31 |
| 2. | "Shadow Life" | Slash, Kennedy, Todd Kerns | 4:00 |
| 3. | "Automatic Overdrive" | | 3:35 |
| 4. | "Wicked Stone" | | 5:27 |
| 5. | "30 Years to Life" | | 5:08 |
| 6. | "Bent to Fly" | | 4:56 |
| 7. | "Stone Blind" | | 3:49 |
| 8. | "Too Far Gone" | | 4:07 |
| 9. | "Beneath the Savage Sun" | | 5:48 |
| 10. | "Withered Delilah" | | 3:10 |
| 11. | "Battleground" | | 6:59 |
| 12. | "Dirty Girl" | | 4:14 |
| 13. | "Iris of the Storm" | | 4:00 |
| 14. | "Avalon" | | 3:00 |
| 15. | "The Dissident" | | 4:26 |
| 16. | "Safari Inn(instrumental)" | Slash | 3:26 |
| 17. | "The Unholy" | | 6:48 |
| Total length: | 77:24 |
Reception
World on Fire received generally positive reviews from critics. Metal Hammer gave it a rating of 8 out of 10 and stated, “there is a lot to love on this record and so many riffs that you won't be able to get out of your head.” Simon Ramsay of Stereoboard gave the album four out of five stars, and praised vocalist Myles Kennedy's improved vocal performance, stating that whilst on Apocalyptic Love, he sang high notes too often and "it felt like he was trying too hard to be Slash's new Axl Rose", he "asserts his own vocal identity in magnificent fashion" on World on Fire. However, he criticised the album's long running time, though he felt that even the weakest tracks "have their charms."[3]
Personnel
- Primary musicians
- Production personnel
The album sold around 29,000 copies in the United States in its first week of release to land at position No. 10 on The Billboard 200 chart.[6]
Charts
Year-end charts
Release history
| Country |
Date |
|---|
| Japan |
September 10, 2014 |
| Malaysia |
September 11, 2014 |
| Australia |
September 11, 2014 |
| Mexico |
September 12, 2014 |
| Europe |
September 15, 2014 |
| United States |
September 16, 2014 |
| Canada |
September 16, 2014 |
| South America |
September 16, 2014 |
References
- ↑ "Slash reveals release date, track list + artwork for third solo album 'World on Fire'". Loudwire. Retrieved May 27, 2014.
- ↑ "SLASH And MYLES KENNEDY Discuss 'World On Fire' Album". Blabbermouth.net. May 27, 2014. Retrieved October 21, 2014.
- 1 2 Ramsay, Simon. "Slash Feat. Myles Kennedy And The Conspirators - World On Fire". Stereoboard. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "World on Fire - Slash". Allmusic. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ↑ Arthur, Greg. "Slash - World on Fire". AltSounds. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- ↑
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 http://www.danishcharts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Slash+feat.+Myles+Kennedy+%26+The+Conspirators&titel=World+On+Fire&cat=a
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/charts/2012-06-09/canadian-albums
- ↑ http://www.musicline.de/de/chartverfolgung_summary/artist/Slash/28655/longplay
- ↑ "MAHASZ – Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége". mahasz.hu. Retrieved 2012-05-30.
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/charts/2012-06-09/german-albums
- ↑ ワールド・オン・ファイアー～デラックス・エディション スラッシュ. Oricon.co.jp. Retrieved 2016-10-01.
- ↑ "OLiS: sales for the period 21.05.2012 - 27.05.2012". OLiS.
- ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 22, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.
- ↑ http://www.billboard.com/artist/279567/slash/chart
- ↑ "Slash – Chart history" Billboard Top Rock Albums for Slash.
- ↑ "Slash – Chart history" Billboard Independent Albums for Slash.
- ↑ "Slash – Chart history" Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums for Slash.
- ↑ "2014 Year End Charts - Top Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- ↑ "2014 Year End Charts - Hard Rock Albums". Billboard. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
- ↑ "2014 Year End Charts - Independent Albums". Billboard. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
