Do you consider GNR an Underdog?

[jimmythegent]

I agree the GN'R brand is solid and on that alone they will initally do well. The jurys out on how well though - part of that brand in my view is the image of the old band - sure, the name alone is strong, but coupled with image and/or likeness and by that i primarily mean Axl and Slash (Top-hat Les Paul, Malboro, Jack Daniels etc..) thats an unbeatable brand in my view.

Nu- GN'R have a kind of curiosity appeal that could pull in a few sales as well though, almost like a circus or bizarre farce like quality.

I agree with those who say that ultimately the long term sucess of this incarnation relies on 1) the quality of the music they release and 2) the reliability of GN'R as a touring unit and marketable commodity.

[Acquiesce]

They are an underdog in the sense that they've placed theirself in a more difficult position but I don't think they are an underdog. They have the success of GNR brand name to carry them.

[The Estranged MrFlashbax]

Mick Jagger released a solo album which was a total flop.  Being a big name or having curiosity value isn't always something you can rely on.

That wasnt Falcons point.  The fact is, Chinese Democracy will debut at #1 (or near there).  Its highly anticipated, and is sure to sell reasonably well at first. 

no it isnt.. the majority of the general public doesnt know the gnr that we know..

they know the old axl as a major egomaniac dick who either fired everyone in the band for no reason or was the only one left in the band because the band was sick of axl never showing up for gigs.. derived mostly from what is fed by the media...

and they know the new axl as a fat guy with a shit load of plastic surgery, shitty dreadlocks, and a has been who cant even sing his own songs in tune anymore.. derived mostly from the vma 02 performance..

so yes, i think team chinese democracy will be a huge underdog..

[norway]

gnr is not an underdog imo, check this

According to a list published by The Sun in the UK, "Greatest Hits" was the tenth best-selling album of 2004:
HMV Best-Selling Albums

1. Keane - Hopes And Fears
2. Robbie Williams - Greatest Hits
3. Scissors Sisters - Scissors Sisters
4. Maroon 5 - Songs About Jane
5. Katie Melua - Call Off The Search
6. Usher - Confessions
7. Norah Jones - Feels Like Home
8. Anastacia - Anastacia
9. Snow Patrol - Final Straw
10. Guns and Roses - Greatest Hits

It's kinda weird seeing them there, along with the others- since it's been ten years

without new music, but what the hell, the doors sells well too-
but they def not qualify as underdog

[AxlsMainMan]

9. Snow Patrol - Final Straw

 :rofl:There is actually a band called snow patrol? Thats got to be one of the worst names Ive ever heard, and whats worse is that they outsold GnR this year.

[rocket queen1]

the original gnr yes the new gnr no