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#16751 Re: The Sunset Strip » Horror Franchises that Should be Killed Off » 940 weeks ago
I think NOES4 suffered from just "Freddy-itis". Freddy was over-exposed by that point. He had become a cinematic icon, a household name, and the butt of every joke by kids about killing other kids, or anyone with bad burns, etc.
The films were rolling out once a year, there was a stupid TV show in syndication... people were starting to OD on him.
#16752 Re: The Garden » 2008 Election results thread » 940 weeks ago
There you go. There's the positivity i've been looking for from you guys.
Take a chill, and we'll see how it plays out. It's called living life.
#16753 Re: Guns N' Roses » My guitar complaint *spoilers included* » 940 weeks ago
I'd hope not. I'd like to see this band find a lineup (with Bucket) and keep it. With album info coming i'd like to see the 2001 lineup, just with Ron instead of Robin, preferrably.
I'm just saying, because GN'R has a history of having a revolving door of musicians, at this point the Robin, Richard & Tommy nutswingers need to shut the fuck up. Not that they didn't contribute to the album, but I can remember reading articles and posts for years of "watch out, Robin is going to have a huge hand in this, mark my words", "Richard is GNR's secret weapon. Just wait for the album", "Tommy is going to have 50/50 writing credits with Axl. Wait n' see."
Nope, didn't happen. Not one bit. Ron fuckin' "Bumblefoot" Thal, who joined in 2006, had more of a hand than Richard.
I'd like to see Tommy stay, but i'm just saying if he parts ways with GN'R, I don't think anybody should be putting the gun to their head and proclaiming "GN'R over".
#16754 Re: Guns N' Roses » Chinese Democracy Liner Note Discussions *EXTREME SPOILERS* » 940 weeks ago
Axlin08 wrote:estrangedpaul wrote:Eh, fortus is irrelevant to chinese democracy. All the songs were written before he joined and he much less contributions that even Bumblefoot who joined 4 years later.
Rose, Freese, Buckethead, Stinson and Huge are the 5-man core of the band on the album, like Guns N'Roses always was - 5 guys. Dizzy and Chris add an extra depth to songwriting and the music. The extra guitarists added bits here and there.
Brian May should be insulted his solo on Catcher In The Rye is amazing and I'm not even a Queen fan/
Dude you way undervaluing Chris Pitman, as people continue to do.
This man is as much GN'R as Axl Rose is. His contributions to this album surpass Bucket, and even Paul Huge. People always have disgarded Chris as the "8th member", but in reality he was as much of a driving force on this album as Axl.
As I see it, Guns N' Roses of today is Axl Rose, but if I take another look at it, I'd risk to say that Axl, Pitman and Costanzo are Guns N' Roses. The others are added musicians only, who were needed to make a lot of puzzle pieces Axl could use and make a whole picture. Well, we can argue if these parts fit perfectly, but the added guys did their job.
I agree 100%. 
#16755 Re: Guns N' Roses » My guitar complaint *spoilers included* » 940 weeks ago
Finck is an average contributor at this point.
Not counting a reunion, I think it's important for GNR's future to make sure they have Axl, Bucket, Ron, Paul (in studio at least), Brain, Dizzy & Chris going into the future. Even Tommy didn't make near the splash I thought he would. And Chris recorded a sub-bass on all the tracks anyways. So Chris himself could play bass if need be, and has - once.
At this point i'm convinced Robin, Richard & Tommy are all replaceable... and ironically... guess which ones are 'gone' right now? 
#16756 Re: Guns N' Roses » Pic of CD Sticker On Cover » 940 weeks ago
He's a Banshee Bot
#16757 Re: Guns N' Roses » Chinese Democracy maxi » 940 weeks ago
I wouldn't be shocked if the singles were paired with those re-recorded AFD tracks. That way people can get a taste of old Guns, but Axl doesn't have to give the public anymore new music than he has to.
And after basically seeing that CD is the 2001 album... I think the unearthing of that re-record with Axl, Robin, Paul, Tommy, Josh, Dizzy & Chris is "back in play". Axl obviously doesn't have a problem releasing their work, he's doing it with the new album.
#16758 Re: Guns N' Roses » My guitar complaint *spoilers included* » 940 weeks ago
Love?
I hate these kind of arguments. They are such a waste of time, and come across as so petty and "sour grapes".
Get over it already. Slash is out of the band.
I love the guy, but as soon as I read "that TWAT solo would be really amazing with Slash", I just roll my eyes and never take a single post seriously from that person ever again.
They're someone who STILL can't get past the fact the man is not in the band. Axl could resurrect the corpse of Jimi Hendrix, to play guitar on the album, and they'd still be talking about how Slash could do Jimi's work better than him.
I'm not saying you shouldn't respect Slash, but after nearly 10 years with new songs (OMG in '99), can we finally move past these gay "Slash would sound better on [insert new Guns song]" arguments.
Jesus H. Christ
#16759 Re: The Garden » 2008 Election results thread » 940 weeks ago
I didn't think he'd walk away with it either... he did. The electoral votes weren't even close.
#16760 Re: The Garden » McCain guarantees victory » 940 weeks ago
Well i'm not going to judge the guy on 'work in progress'.
But as long as there's progress, that's the important thing. Look at John Kennedy. He speech is legendary. He didn't tell Americans, "i'm gonna do this, i'm gonna do that"... he requested sacrifices from Americans. It's gonna be tough. Times will be tough. You're gonna have to work for it. It's not what your country can do for you, it's what you can do for your country.
Now in 2008, Kennedy couldn't get elected dog catcher with that speech. Americans have too much of an entitlement attitude. Something born out of the boomers, and passed down generation to generation.
But if Obama is telling the truth, I respect that. Our country is in bad shape financially right now. Times might get tough. It might have to get worse before it gets better. We'll have to face it together as Americans, along with Obama.
This term will make or break this guy's legacy. If he can pick up the pieces and at least try to put some together. It'll be a defining moment. If this country breaks Obama over it's knee, will move on to someone else in four years.
Obama himself said it might not be done in four years. To my shock, at least the man's being straight up honest. I don't expect Obama to be God, and just save us all. He's just a man. With flaws. But if his character and intentions are pure, and he did the best he could, i'll respect the man as my president.
No different than how I feel about George W. Bush, and how he picked up the ball (the only way he knew how) and take this country after 9/11.
I'll respect the man forever for that. I think it's a moment that's underrated, and not respected properly.
I have an open mind and an open heart towards Obama. He'll still have to EARN my respect. But if he does, i'll give him the benefit of the doubt as a fellow American.
I just don't want you, or anyone else, to think i'm polarized. I'm just open to what this COULD bring.
Like we've been saying... we'll see. This is a FIRST for this country. Tonight something historic happened, hopefully many more will come (and no i'm not talking about soup lines poll... jeezus, go have a pop and smile)
