How good is CD going to be? Better than AFD and/or UYI?

[ARC]

I'm scared at how good "chinese democracy" could be, given the demo's we've heard...

[ppbebe]

well can't really compare them but I guess I prefer the most of the New songs so far to the most of the old ones.

So likely as not CD will be better than AFD and UYI.

As to the Axl's comment, it was slightly different than that. And maybe we should read between lines?
Do you listen to music for the artist? I don't.

[the dirt]

well can't really compare them but I guess I prefer the most of the New songs so far to the most of the old ones.

I think Axl is counting on fans like you- and people that will become fans after hearing the music.

[ppbebe]

And more, he said "I'd like to take some of the old gnr fans to the 21st century with us"

[the dirt]

Yup. I became a fan before the old members started leaving, so I'm an old/new appreciator

I love 'em all!

[DoubleTalkingJive]

Well considering I was 17 when AFD came out and was instantly a gnr fan and have been ever since..I will not even compare this new music to the old music.    I am looking at the new music as a new band completely.

[mikegiuliana]

how does hearing demos quickly become how this will be better then eevrything gnr ever did in their life time? Why does it always come down to that? Why not just enjoy the tunes and see what happens ?when cd finally hit

The first gnr was a revlotution, this one is a revival... ?Nothing is like the original in how the public reacts, we get plent of retro things that happen in life, bell bottoms, tie dye, daisy duke shorts, etc but the trend is never the same as when it was original..

I hope mucho success in keepingn the gnr name strong but I doubt there will be album sales like afd or the illusions.. Both together have sold 30 million+ at least in the usa alone..

[ppbebe]

Sales?
Hey read at least the opening post. Ooops look who's talking.

Since the leaks have came out, I've been pretty surprised by most people's reactions...
I have seen very little discussion about the music itself.

We're fans.
It struck me as being really strange that everyone is focused on the business of the band rather than the music.

[mikegiuliana]

Sales?
Hey read at least the opening post. Ooops look who's talking.

Since the leaks have came out, I've been pretty surprised by most people's reactions...
I have seen very little discussion about the music itself.

We're fans.
It struck me as being really strange that everyone is focused on the business of the band rather than the music.

Yes I mentioned sales but I also mentioned why compare..

[Axl8302]

i think if axl has a few great rockers like jungle, perfect crime and you could be mine to add to these great songs we've already heard it'l be better than old gn'r. But why does he need to be better anyway? use your illusion wasn't better than appetite, it was different. chinese democracy will be different,for axl to have musical integrity he needs to stay away from recreating things he's done before therfore it makes it hard to compare, would you rather have a releavant axl or a nostalgic axl?

[ktucker450]

im gonna say better than the illusions but not better than appetite

[jameslofton29]

how does hearing demos quickly become how this will be better then eevrything gnr ever did in their life time? Why does it always come down to that? Why not just enjoy the tunes and see what happens.

Great point. Its strange how people are just going crazy over this. Fuck, this strange reaction didnt even happen on UYI release day. How can a 80 second clip of Better top AFD? I've seen people people here say TWAT is the greatest song in the history of the world right after it leaked, after listening to it once or twice. Insane. Funny how a couple small leaks makes AFD and UYI irrelevant. I think the main reason peoples opinions are to the extreme is because its the first new music in a million years. Once the excitement has died down a little, people might stop saying little clips are better than AFD, dark side of the moon, rumours, and led zep 4 combined.

[plasmabeam]

I wont get into those type disscussions will I have heard the final product.. Can't compare.. at least just not yet. "Soon" hopefully.

I agree. Wait till it's out before the comparisons begin.

[Axl4Prez2004]

James, you have to remember, alot of us here have been in fucking manic mode for the past 48 hours. ?My wife was wondering why I didn't eat anything all day and slept for 3 hours the last 2 nights. ?I'm too fucking happy to eat or sleep! ?You have to admit that the quality of this stuff has blown away all expectations. ?I'm not here to compare apples to oranges...but I can safely say CD's quality is at least on par with the UYI's if not "Better." ?

  ? Here's to March!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ? ? ? ?
pinch me I'm fucking dreaming. ? ?

 ?

[Elrothiel]

Axl4Prez... I know exactly what you mean.

I spent the night before last completely awake, and slept for an hour the next morning, then woke up. Then LAST night, I thought I'd best get an early night, so I went to bed at 4:30 AM... and I woke up quite early today, and I'm still awake!

I'M SO HAPPY!!! And I KNOW its not a dream because otherwise I'd be meeting, talking with, and having hot and horny anal sex with Axl!

[DoubleTalkingJive]

IMO I just can't say anything would ever top the old stuff.   That's just MY opinion...I am not trying to start a war just saying is all.   Either band VR or GNR's new music.   As good or great as Axl's new stuff is and much as I like it or love it...I can't and wil not compare it to the old or think that the old stuff can be topped. 

[jameslofton29]

IMO I just can't say anything would ever top the old stuff.? ?That's just MY opinion...I am not trying to start a war just saying is all.? ?Either band VR or GNR's new music.? ?As good or great as Axl's new stuff is and much as I like it or love it...I can't and wil not compare it to the old or think that the old stuff can be topped.?

I agree. I dont think the goal should be trying to top the old material. It cant be done. Thats like trying to say Robert Plant is trying to top his work with Zeppelin. Cant be done, and he knows it. He just enjoys releasing some damn good music and doesn't obsess over 'burying' Physical Grafitti.

You're right. When this album comes out, I'm not gonna compare it, or post in threads where people are comparing it. GNR and new GNR are two seperate entities.

[Axl4Prez2004]

Axl4Prez... I know exactly what you mean.

I spent the night before last completely awake, and slept for an hour the next morning, then woke up. Then LAST night, I thought I'd best get an early night, so I went to bed at 4:30 AM... and I woke up quite early today, and I'm still awake!

I'M SO HAPPY!!! And I KNOW its not a dream because otherwise I'd be meeting, talking with, and having hot and horny anal sex with Axl!

   With the exception of the hot and horny anal sex with Axl Rose, I hear ya!  By the way, what's your phone #?     I kid, I kid.  What a great 3 days.  I need some sleep.  Let's hope for an announcement on Monday.  Good night for now.  Like I said, announcement of single release, announcement of album release, and pre-order info. set!  Is that too much to ask for??  Good night.   

[Krispy Kreme]

From what I have heard, the new  CD will not come  close to either. What a waste  of  time. 8 years for this garbage?
Aside from The Blues and Maddy, I have heard nothing special. And not even remotely close to the older material.

[Mr.Intensity]

who have tried to bash him all these years.

I know this thread don't have much a point. I'm just wasted at my condo having a good time listening to these new tracks. I know some of you out there have to feel the same way though.... how funny is it going to be when Chinese Democracy tops the charts and all these moron critics/reporters look dumb as shit.....

Axl has truly come back to own all these fuckers...