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dirk4mvp
11-23-2008, 12:52 PM
Got it today. Great album, and Axl sounds as good as he ever has. There's not a wasted track on it. And even if you aren't gonna get it, you can still enjoy a free Dr. Pepper :toast
AlamoSpursFan
11-23-2008, 12:55 PM
If Dr. Pepper gets their servers updated in time...
exstatic
11-23-2008, 01:06 PM
Albums have rarely been the problem with GnR. It's always been about getting Axl to show up for gigs on time...or at all.
AlamoSpursFan
11-23-2008, 06:22 PM
Listening to it right now. So far through 5 tracks, I can honestly say I don't hate it. Kinda expected major suckage without Slash, but I can see this one growing on me...
Nbadan
11-23-2008, 09:34 PM
I told you this album was gonna be pretty good 2 years ago..

http://www.spurstalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38578&highlight=chinese+democracy
Avitus1
11-23-2008, 10:11 PM
I might have to check it out.
dirk4mvp
11-23-2008, 10:55 PM
Most of the negative reviews are based on the fact that it took a while for it to release and no Slash. It's a great album.
Destro
11-23-2008, 11:15 PM
it is a pretty good album. There are some very complicated arrangements on this album and lots of players on the tracks. Funny how they use to get that full sound with just slash and izzy
JudynTX
11-24-2008, 02:43 PM
No Slash.....I'm not listening.
dirk4mvp
11-24-2008, 02:54 PM
Sucks for you.
JudynTX
11-24-2008, 02:56 PM
I think I'll live. :lol
S_A_Longhorn
11-24-2008, 03:57 PM
No Slash.....I'm not listening.

You can hear how Slash sounds like without Axl in Velvet Revolver and Snakepit. Now it's Axl's turn.

I think Chinese Democracy is outstanding, personally. I've heard most of it for the past two years tho.
Xolotl
11-25-2008, 09:05 AM
Does Axl really sound great? I was a big fan when GNR first came out, but I also remember years ago when he was on MTV Awards and his voice just sounded terrible. He was unable to hit the high notes, and just sounded like he was struggling. I'd be happy to be wrong though he was a great frontman when he decided to perform.
alamo50
11-25-2008, 12:38 PM
Axl does sound great.
Awesome CD.
Lived up to my high expectations.
Slinkyman
11-26-2008, 05:29 PM
Funny how people think GNR would suck without slash yet velvet revolver is crap. Probably just an excuse to hate the new album without listening to it.
AlamoSpursFan
11-26-2008, 06:33 PM
Funny how people think GNR would suck without slash yet velvet revolver is crap. Probably just an excuse to hate the new album without listening to it.

Slash wasn't my problem with VR. I can't stand Scott Weiland.
chode_regulator
11-27-2008, 11:35 PM
lol i didnt realize this was 1995

also lol at all the fags who think theyre cool for saying theyve liked this album for years. i wish i was cool like you
Xolotl
11-28-2008, 07:50 PM
Is Buckethead on lead guitar still for GNR? I hope so that guy is amazing
leemajors
11-28-2008, 09:09 PM
Is Buckethead on lead guitar still for GNR? I hope so that guy is amazing

he quit about 2-3 years ago, but a lot of his work is still on there. bumblefoot replaced him.
DarkReign
11-29-2008, 12:01 PM
Good album, but it is not GnR.
Drachen
11-29-2008, 02:39 PM
ok, so the only songs that I have heard were Chinese Democracy and shackler's revenge. Chinese Democracy didn't leave any kind of big impression on me. Shackler's Revenge sounded like white zombie and korn had a very untalented child who decided to go into the family business. Full Disclosure: I have never liked GnR, but it was mainly for Axl's voice, I thought the lyrics and the music was good, but couldn't listen to it because of that crappy screech. I am really surprised that I don't like it now since Axl has completely lost his voice and sings like any other guy now, I guess the music just flat out sucks now.
Dr. Gonzo
11-29-2008, 11:05 PM
I enjoyed the album. I didn't go into it expecting Appetite or Illusion type stuff. I went into it with the same expectations I had for the new Megadeth album and I enjoyed it. Some of the songs sucked balls but some were good. I'd give it a few more listens.
Drachen
11-30-2008, 03:16 PM
So I listened to the song Chinese Democracy again, and I have figured out his voice. He sounds like Lane Staley trying to sing like Axl Rose. That sucks because it is insulting to Lane.
alamo50
11-30-2008, 06:02 PM
Axl has completely lost his voice and sings like any other guy now, I guess the music just flat out sucks now.


Are you fucking kidding me?
Axl's voice is in full swing and he even improved it over the years.
Great to have this unique voice back on the airwaives.
Love the 90's rock sound.