Havnt heard it yet, but I was actually wondering yesterday if the sound of a man torturing a guitar had symbolism or something. Like it was supposed to represent Axls aching, bleeding heart. Its such an ugly solo, it cant just be on there because Axl didnt want to hurt his feelings.

I've been looking forward to an instrumental of this, I love my classical music and this has some interesting work in it, unfortunately buried.

I think they intentially waited for the smoke to clear, with the amount of shit being thrown around I dont think it was a bad idea to sit on the sidelines. Nothing could have lived up to the hype and there was always going to be a fair bit of ridicule.
I think by quietly sitting it out they have avoided a potential backlash played out in public with everyone knocking their efforts, damaging the environment in which to launch a tour.

Of course I only think it was smart if they intend to relaunch with all the trimmings and a little bit more.

You know those rehearsal videos with good ol' Pooch?

http://chinese-democracy.blogspot.com/2 … chive.html

Firstly I think those fan questions that will be answered by video would have been filmed at this time.
Secondly, that footage looks to me like material you'd normally find on a DVD bonus disc dontcha know

I really believe If The World could be a radio hit, it could easily become a "summer anthem" this year. Catcher In The Rye also has a summer sound to me, it might be too long for radio though.

I think SOD would flop, mabye I'm weary of it because I listened to it so much over the years, but I have to be in the mood for it. The first leak for me was better than the final, its just too glossy and over produced or something.

Talking of the seasons, This I Love makes me think of snow, thats gotta be a good one to drop around the Christmas season this year. With a video.

With snow.

If The World and Catcher In The Rye I think appeal to an audience outside the normal parameters.

Aliens, Directors Cut.

Those marines were just annoying.