After looking at most of the video footage and some pro shots that have been released, I've had a change of heart in this decision. I fully sport this because Lambert nails the songs even though no one will ever top Mr. Mercury!! Brian and Roger are still on fire with their respective instruments. An album would be interesting if they ever want to go through with the concept. I agree on this analysis! If they do conduct a tour across the states, the UK and elsewhere, you can count me on a ticket cause I want to hear these songs live.

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Agreed! Personally the only songs that shows Axl's piano skills completely in the "final" mix are This I Love and Prostitute. It's so completely drowned out in the studio version of Catcher with what's going on in the production. 99' version displays everything without overindulging and one instrument overpowering the other. Has a raw sound to it that I like. I enjoy listening to the studio version as well, Monkey. Bumble's solo is awesome and does the song justice. Bumble did some great solos and rhythm parts on CD that at times feel unappreciated. The problem is there is just too many rhythm tracks that's it's hard to tell who's doing what after the main lead player has done the solo whether it be Robin, Bucket or Bumble on a particular song. It must of been difficult for 4tus to record his guitar work. I appreciate Paul Tobias's contributions to the album.

I personally love Shackler's and my friend who is a casual fan found Shackler's and Better to be his favs when he listened to some of the album a few months back. I let him borrow it and see if he liked any of the songs.  It's not my favorite track on CD; but It's a cool track to rock out too and it shows that Axl wanted to try different sounds like Industrial music instead of hard rock. Catcher has alot of problems in terms of production; but the lyrics and some of the guitar & keyboard work are quite impressive. Would of been a joy for everyone if they released the '99 version with Brian May. That sounded more complete and accurate then the final studio cut.