DUFF MCKAGAN'S LOADED - THE TAKING The first time i listened to this record the thing that came to my mind was what an awesome album The Taking is. The production can't be better,incredible! Terry Date is a genious. Duff is better than ever on his guitar and vocals duties. He's just THE BEST! Jeff rouse is a GREAT bass player at his best in this album.His bass lines are terrific! Mike Squires has done a SUPERB job and has really good guitar solos in The Taking. Isaac Carpenter drumming is simply GORGEOUS! In general i'm sure this album will put Loaded in its place as one of the best rock bands out there. Great musicians, players and songwriters.The Taking is the best album of the band,no doubt about it. Loaded has matured since Sick was released and you can feel the band's chemistry playing together in this wonderful album. This is the heaviest and punkiest album of the band 'til now. The lyrics are dark and in your face. In fact, the whole album is in your face! The opening song Lords of Abaddon is really hard and punk rocker.One of the best songs in the album. Executioner's song is a tune we know from their EP Wasted Heart, but in this album has been improved and sounds better and heavier. Great song. Dead Skin is the perfect first single and video.One of my personal favourites.I love the lyrics. We Win is the most anthemic song of the band. Perfect for sports and singing along in gigs. Easier Lying is a little masterpiece with a really cool rythm section.One of t