Tourniquet Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 So after 14 years what does everyone think ? I know everyone is going to say it's not worth a 14 year wait...but neither would have Thriller in Axl's defense and that's the biggest selling album of all time. Also I know it's not the same without Slash, Duff, Matt, Izzy and/or Gilby but.... all the same what are your views ??? I think he should have dropped the name and come out with the album as his new album and band as Slash and co did with Velvet Revolver, then the music would do the talking not the back catalogue and/or members. In my opinion the title track isn't bad and a good idea to anounce the new album being as it is the title track. Also Better is kool as well although I would have edited it differently myself but overall a gooden. However they aren't the best tracks on the album - there are a few corkers by any standard such as Sorry, If The World and IRS. I must admit I didn't love it first listen but most albums for me need a couple of plays. I didn't think much of Death Magnetic but I have only listened to it like twice so it deserves a few more spins. Chinese Democracy though, Im on my 4/5th time and I actually love it now. I wouldn't say they're better than before because that was a once in a lifetime thing, but the new band are awesome musicians by the sound of what they've come up with for this album, especially Bumblefoot on guitar. Axl's vocals aren't as good as previous but he more than holds his own against current bands in my opinion. Not as good as say Myles Kennedy or Dave Grohl but that doesn't mean he's bad. I think after Appetite his voice wasn't quite as good but then the music changed and ballads like Dont Cry were done which he sang softly and well. Anyway the floor is open lol... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 http://www.mkivsupra.net/vbb/showthread.php?t=169643 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickball75 Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I like it. Same as you tho, first listen didnt leave me inspired to listen to it again, but I gave it a go and yes, now iim on the 4th or 5th time and its definatley growing. Best to think of it not as GNR but a new band. Think if they toured, I would be interested in seeing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tourniquet Posted January 28, 2009 Author Share Posted January 28, 2009 Yeah I'd go. I saw them bout 2 years ago at Wembley Arena I think it was. He has Skid Row and Bullet supporting them and Sebastian Bach did Perfect Crime with him. Skid Row were fookin excellent but Bullet were beyond awful !! Axl kept us waiting 2 hours like a dick but when he bothered showing up and had his roast dinner he rocked the roof off. It was great because he only had to sing which obviously sounded like he normally does and the band only had to play the instrumentals to the songs so it sounded just like any GnR concert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted January 28, 2009 Share Posted January 28, 2009 I regard myself as a big Guns 'N' Roses fan, however Chinese Democracy is not Guns n Roses it is Axl's ego. Did anyone else find Axl's voice soft? As if it was toned down and not as rough as Appetite and both Use your Illusions outings. 100% disappointed, it should have been left another 14 years imho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm all for Chinese democracy. Preferably without bloodshed. The have come so far since seven samurai times, and yet they have amazing traditional values. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm all for Chinese democracy. Preferably without bloodshed. The have come so far since seven samurai times, and yet they have amazing traditional values. *yawn* I've still only heard the title track, and didn't think much of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 Still not got round to downloading it yet although I didn't really rate any GnR albums after Appetite. New Napalm Death album is out on Monday though. I've heard some of the tracks and it's sounding good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 I'm all for Chinese democracy. Preferably without bloodshed. The have come so far since seven samurai times, and yet they have amazing traditional values. The Samurai were Japanese, you penis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 The Samurai were Japanese, you penis. Penis is too tame a word. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animal Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 But a funny one all the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted January 29, 2009 Share Posted January 29, 2009 But a funny one all the same. Indeed, it's also an anagram of snipe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tourniquet Posted January 29, 2009 Author Share Posted January 29, 2009 Just listened to it again while doin odds n sodds round the house and I officially like it. I love Sorry and IRS the most I think, and although it's obviously not GnR as it should be, it's still a good album. Stone Sour 'aren't' Slipknott and if anything I prefer them so see what the follow up is like then condemn them lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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