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#11171 Re: The Sunset Strip » THE STRANGERS » 913 weeks ago
THEM was much better. I just wish it could have been made by the guy who directed The Strangers. I just don't like French film making all that much. It was a really good story, good tension, set up was fantastic, which The Strangers lacked. And I think the reveal of the stalkers is MUCH more creepier in THEM than The Strangers, even though the Strangers have a much more frightening motive.
I liked the atmosphere and the direction of The Strangers. And I hate guns being used in horror films, but this one could have been interesting... He didn't know how to use it... Then suddenly he's an expert. Blah.
I was actually yelling at the screen during Them. White knuckled it almost all the way through. All I have to say is DAMN that was a big friggin attic.
#11172 Re: Guns N' Roses » Please Play TWAT more when a tour happens » 913 weeks ago
Why do you think BB didn't market it? Because they wanted to just give Axl money for nothing? I'm going to say no. I'll take answer b: they knew it wasn't going to sell once they heard the whole thing as well. They cut their losses.
How long was CD (the single) on the Top 100? Not the rock list, I'm talking the real Top 100. I bet never is the answer, if not, it was a very, very, very short time. How many albums do you think an Axl/Slash GnR album would have sold? That's the standard I'm holding it to. If you're going to be GnR, then you have to be GnR and accept the expectations that go with that. You can't just take the sales that go with the name and not take the expectations. You cannot have it both ways.
If by slow building you mean that 20 years from now people might say it wasn't as bad as everyone though it was at the time, then I might agree with you. If by slow building you mean the album will come back to the top 10 again, you're nuts.
Awwwww, look at Buzz being the authority on GNR... Your opinion doesn't matter, which is sad because you are an intelligent guy, but you're so jaded your logic regarding this band is completely warped, where everything is geared at this being a failure no matter what. You reach and reach and twist everything in a negative light. Which is your thing, so whatever. Its just no one can really ever have a real debate with you. Which sucks because you are a good poster outside this topic.
And as I read your response it finally hit me who you are...
Buzz, you are the Rush Limbaugh of the GNR world. 
#11173 Re: Guns N' Roses » Please Play TWAT more when a tour happens » 913 weeks ago
Eddie Trunk said that's what Duff told him on That Metal Show. They talk about GNR in every episode almost.
#11174 Re: The Sunset Strip » The Haunting in Connecticut » 913 weeks ago
I saw the Discovery Channel show this movie is based on a few years ago and I have to admit, it kind of scared the shit out of me.
#11175 Re: Guns N' Roses » Please Play TWAT more when a tour happens » 913 weeks ago
It was more than just universal that was responsible in promoting it, Buzz. BB was more responsible than anyone. And by all accounts, none did a real good job, including Axl.
The album did good for the most part, no matter how much that pains you. Critics liked it. It got a lot of great reviews from the big mags. It's sold 3 million copies. And it was actually one of the best selling albums for Geffen in 2008. CD the single did well for more than a very, very, very, very brief time, like you're trying to spin it (shocking)...
Could it come back and do something else? Who knows. But its not the kind of album that will rule the world. It's never going to be as big as Appeite. It's not dead, it can still sell more albums if promoted right. But if you're holding a 1987-1991 standard on what a GNR album should sell today, you need to update your 'business world' books... Or you're just jaded.
I agree with Duff when he said recently that Chinese Democracy will be much more appreciated as time goes on, and will also become more successful -- that it's a slow building album.
#11176 Re: Guns N' Roses » Chinese Democracy/Rock Band 2 (Tracks Leaking?) » 913 weeks ago
Is there anyone 'out there' making better mixes of the songs? That's what I'm really interested in. Especially with Madagascar.
#11177 Re: Guns N' Roses » Design Your Ultimate Setlist For GN'R To Play This Year » 914 weeks ago
I think one of the cool things about a newGNR show is the new guys take on the old material. Now that CD is out there's no excuse to play 90% old stuff, but it would suck not hearing Nightrain, SCOM or even My Michelle.
The highlight of a 2002 show was Buckethead's Nightrain solo.
And this isn't for nostalgia purposes, I just really dig the new bands versions of these songs. Especially NR, Jungle, Patience and Knockin.
#11178 Re: Guns N' Roses » Matt Sorum: Axl shouldn't tour under GNR name » 914 weeks ago
To me, when Sorum says Axl shouldn't use the name its like a fan saying he shouldn't use the name. They really have no place to say what a founding member should or shouldn't do with their band.
#11179 Re: Guns N' Roses » Mixing "Guns N' Roses" LIve With Waves » 915 weeks ago
Axlin, you are the WORST fanboy EVER!
#11180 Re: Guns N' Roses » Something I just noticed on the Axl/Slash thing » 915 weeks ago
There was a quote a while back where Slash said he thought it would be "way cool" to jam with the band and that he wanted to see the band from the perspective of a fan.
And really, it could have all been innocent on Slash's part and certain people around Axl fanned the Slash hate with utter nonsense that they pulled out of their asses, as we're all aware they're capable of doing.
Also, maybe he did make arrangements with the venue to "surprise" Axl. Who knows.
