Same here dude. I feel ya. Atlas, Soul Monster baby (Elvis Presley Vs. The Soul Monster)!!, The General (full version with that amazing orchestral intro that's been teased for years at shows), Thyme, Monstrosity (which may be a Ashba/Axl composition with Tommy, rumors I hear), Cuban Skies, and Tonto..fuck..I WANT 'EM ALL!!! As for Silkworms I doubt we are going to hear a full studio version of that track and the closest I could see of it is that fan made remix that I saw on Youtube that was fantastic and maybe it being released within a compilation of session work which I do hope happens. If no new album is in the cards.

Maybe Axl can share one of his many crazy hats for the fans if isn't planning a super secret operation for a new album. Perhaps Monster or Disani Water are in for marketing again.

Saw Kick Ass 2 and finally got around to watching Django Unchained since a friend had it downloaded from his cable box. Djano was really awesome. Such a well made film with lots of violence and good acting. DiCaprio and Waltz performances were some of the best with Foxx and Jackson not too far behind. As for Kick Ass, it was alright. Didn't care all that much for the first one either.

They are safe to open. I had to keep typing in those damn check letter things a couple times; but got around to downloading them.

As for the actual listens here are my thoughts on each track.

Blood in the Water: Interesting parts here & there; but meh. Had alot of potential; but wasted opportunity. Even for a remix.

Better (DJ): Very cool take on the song. Loved the different arrangements and having a fresh spin. The original studio version is superior in my honest opinion. This could of been dropped as a free download to fans on the website or something. Just maybe turn up the production a tad.

Better (Ron): Like I said before, Ron is the fucking man. Loved his take and nailed all the chords. The acoustic guitars just flow nicely. Axl's produced vocals at times can overpower the great work within this version. Impressed. Like others have mentioned, this should of been released as a b side or even a Youtube video of the song on the GNR website. I mean give that site some proper use..dammit.

Now this guy :

Goin' Down: Really enjoyed it overall. Needs a proper mix for vocals and some production here & there. Tommy's vocals at times I had trouble getting all the lyrics towards the beginning. Too low or the mix is off with the instrumentation at times. Could boost him up abit and when Axl's parts come in have it gel with the chorus. Other than that Ron's solos were very nice and made the track more fun. Everything else about it had a chill groove and I agree with you all on Tommy being the guy to write classic sounding GNR tracks with this band. Would like to hear more from him doing lead on a new recording in the near future.

Thanks for the links fellas. I really wanted to hear these. Glad today worked out for everybody and us the fans! Even though management should of just released them by now. Oh well.

so true!