they averaged 8400 a night on the NA tour in 2006.....about 8600 a night on the 2002 NA tour. They are still a viable touring entity. Like I said, 4-5000 seat theatre tour in most cities...a few arena shows in some big cities where they have a proven track record in 2006 and 2002. Every artist doesn't sell out arenas and stadiums....Gnr fans, especially old ones, are very spoiled and out of touch with the reality of most artists in the music industry.:/

a woman needs a man like a fish needs a bicycle......:lol:

cuing up Achtung as soon as I get in the car.:rock:

"I am hotter than hell, and can still bust your balls in one crack. "

my kind of woman....:haha:

world music chart doesn't count every country...thus, I 'll go with what the label says of 2.6 million retail sales. In any case, it is nosediving right now.:nervous:

Alright, I will be the first to break the ice...when listening to this album vs Chinese, the main thing that stands out is the production. Lanois and Eno nail it. Chinese sounds like there are 6 different producers and ....there are. This album has a lot of shit going on....great Pitman type stuff as well as great guitar work and vocal nuances. However, this album uses the guitar and instruments more appropriately and highlights Bono's voice in a cool way. Whereas Axl's voice gets buried sometimes, Bono's is front and center with very little effects. Cedars of Lebanon...listen to that one to know what I am saying.