I actually think CD will beat Kanye, and do about 35% more on top of that.

Never underestimate the power of appeal. Kanye is a major artist, and big right now, but outside of an 18-25 demo, his appeal is limited if not mixed. GN'R appeal to all ages, and alot of old Gunners, which are in the millions, on going to purchase on curiosity alone.

I think GN'R go #1. And up against Kanye, that's not a safe bet. It won't last though as like others have stated, other big artists have albums coming out in future weeks.

However, one stipulation. If GN'R poorly promote this, when Kanye obviously will get a huge market push, they'll have themselves to blame. But I don't think Irving Azoff would have his name attached to an 'under the radar' album release.

The sad thing is, we're even discussing this. CD could be loaded with nothing but Silkworms-type songs, and be MUCH better than Kanye's album. That dude is the most overrated, overhyped artist since Usher.

Oh my bad. You saw the Montreal show. Got it...

I think it's pretty obvious James supports McCain/PALIN (emphasis on the VP), and Snow supports Obama.

But I don't think James has went out of line or off the mark on anything. I've seen political analysts make the same kind of points.

But from what i've read, James hasn't biased this board or stonewalled certain political beliefs. Other than James & Randall, I think everyone else that has posted in these threads is pro-Obama.

I support Obama, but I also like to back up McCain or Palin when people talk absolute bullcrap about them or the war, and it's not true.

Fair should always be fair.

Agreed. I used to work with one that was a diehard Metallica fan. Classic "they sold out after Justice, blah blah blah" type. Yet this was the same dude that thought Queensryche with Mindcrime & Empire were so bad ass, yet GN'R became a bunch of pussies with the Illusion albums. Rain, Estranged, Cry, etc...

He and I used to get into arguments, when he talked all kinds of shit about new GN'R and how Axl sucks, and Axl's an asshole, etc. Yet he had never once heard them live ever, nor any bootlegs. Then proceeded to say "they've got to suck. Buckethead is there".

Buckethead is probably the most god-gifted musician to ever grace the Guns N' Roses brand, with YES, W. Axl Rose running second.

I mean we got into a flat out shouting match at work, and had to be seperated. The dude was a fuckin' high school locker room linebacker type, with three cents worth of brains... and the sad thing is... most Metallica fans i've ever known in person - are exactly the same. DUMB.