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#11 Re: Guns N' Roses » 2006 Tour Retrospective - Resurrected » 908 weeks ago
My fear is that we've heard the "best of the best" and there's nothing else to sell the album on.
Yeah, I definitely agree with you there. I know we've heard rumors that these aren't his "big guns" but what do we really expect him to say ? "If you guys aren't digging these songs, you'll definitely be disappointed by the rest." 
It's pretty clear that Better was/is supposed to be the first single and half of America's already heard it due to the poor was 2006 was handled. There's no way it's gonna have the same impact it would've if it were a fresh, new thing no one had ever heard.
Again, I agree. "Better" isn't a bad song, but it's already run it's course, imo. I mean, if we were to hear "Better" on the radio in 2009, 2010, or even now for that matter, how disappointing would that be? I don't care if he does add an extra layer of synth or an additional versus. It is what it is, and that's old news already.
#12 Re: Guns N' Roses » Eddie Trunk on Chinese Democracy » 908 weeks ago
yes it would be fnatastic if axl and slash and duff could put their differences aside ans even just appologise to each other
100 % AGREE !
I think that joe public would accept this as gnr under a few key condidtons...promotion of them to a disgusting degree...every mag and radio station and video channel providing interviews with the guys on a get to know basis....and a couple strong singles out of the gate...
Eh ... I don't personally see this being very likely. Joe Public wants a reunion. You hear it all the time on the radio. Every other time a gunner song is played, a DJ normally follows up by saying "how great would it be to see these guys get back together". Or a DJ will just take a crack at Axl's dreads, his revolving coverband, or his inability to release an album without the real gunners. Again, it's sad, but well deserved in my opinion.
I'd personally rather hear a verified report saying Axl and Slash are talking again than I would a release date for an album being called something that it isn't. If you disagree, that's cool. Just my opinion.
#13 Re: Guns N' Roses » Eddie Trunk on Chinese Democracy » 908 weeks ago
However, someone was insinuating that this album will sell a ton because of the "Guns N' Roses brand" and I was arguing the point that they don't have that behind them because the average fan doesn't view this as "GNR".
Hey everybody. How are all of you? Nice site you all have here. It's been awhile since I have been a member of a GN'R board. I used to be a member of one a couple years back, but it became so one wayed and ridiculously ignorant that I decided to quit posting all together. I still view the boards weekly, or at least every few weeks, but I haven't had the urge to become a member of one again until now. Don't ask me why, because I honestly have no idea. I just stumbled onto this particular site a couple weeks ago, and it seems a little more objective and allows more free discussion than alot of the other forums out there seem to.
I agree with this poster ^ when he says the average fan doesn't view this band as GN'R, and rightfully so. The Guns N Roses that I grew up to and saw live over a decade ago were guys who had an unmatched chemistry. A group of guys who were able to record an extremely strong catalog of material and build a legacy as one of the biggest rock bands of all time. This re-tooled, post Slash era band of Axl's accomplishments have been virtually non-existant, and their legacy, if there is one, has been built on nothing more than a never ending series of lies, deceit, and let downs.
I'd be willing to give up the whole idea of Chinese Democracy from this nu-era band, if it meant having one or 2 one-off gigs of the classic five. I'm not trying to diss Axl's band or the demos that we've heard. Most of the songs ARE pretty good, but they are nowhere near being worthy of the wait that we have endured, or the demise of the real band.
I personally don't believe for a second that the record company has this album, or that it will ever be released at all for that matter, at least not without having Slash and Duff back in the mix. Regardless of how good some of the songs may be, it will never be considered worthy of the wait, and Mr. Rose knows this. That's why the man says absolutely nothing these days. He's resposible for the situation that he is in today.... and imo, his best bet would be to acknowlege Slash's apologies, apologize himself, and get back with the guys who created the legacy that GN'R are still remembered for today.
If I ever go to another GN'R concert again, I want to feel the same feelings that I had over a decade ago when I saw this band. I know that it can never be exactly the same, but I believe it would still be better than thinking Bumble-who ?? Ferrar what ? throughout the entire show.
Just my 2 cents ......
Again, cool board. Peace.
