Chinese Democracy...release date finally

[faxman75]

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/exte...-roses-br.html

Perhaps the FBI is standing guard.

Word, according to Billboard, is that Guns N' Roses' "Chinese Democracy" will finally see the fluorescent lights of retail outlets on Nov. 23, the Sunday before the big Thanksgiving holiday shopping weekend. Additionally, the album will be a retail exclusive to big box outlet Best Buy.

But those who want to avoid hordes of shoppers clamoring for a Wii Fit need not fear. Certainly the first-week Best Buy price will be cheaper than the major label wholesale cost. The end result, as when the Eagles partnered with a mass merchant, is that other retailers will likely just buy the album from Best Buy and stock it themselves, unless federal agents will be retained to enforce the maximum purchase limit.

The strategically-timed release will undoubtedly pump up first-week sales for the much-ballyhooed record, one that has been so overly hyped and ridiculously guarded that a blogger was actually charged with a felony for leaking many of the songs. It will be interesting to see how fans respond after the initial week of curiosity has passed, and if the story of the album will prove to be more interesting than the actual album, especially after years of on-and-off tours and promises that the record would be coming soon, really!

A recent conversation with a music industry manager had this usually insightful fellow proclaiming that "Chinese Democracy" would sell more than 1 million copies in its first week, but I can't see that happening. Guns N' Roses has hype but hasn't been consistently feeding its fanbase, a la Lil Wanye, and the band did little to show that it didn't have an antagonistic relationship with its fans after "Chinese Democracy" hit the Web this summer.

And that doesn't take into account that Guns N' Roses is essentially a classic rock band these days. Boo and hiss all you want, but the band, after all, is taking a page from Don Henley and Co. to release the album. What's next? A song exclusive "Guitar Hero" or "Rock Band"? Actually, yes, as the album's "Shackler's Revenge" will debut in "Rock Band 2."

[fiyahhh!]

does this mean we get our Dr. Peppers?

[stinkbutt]

We better

[orbit]

this reminds me there isn't a worst album of the year thread.

[zenidogx]

free Dr Pepper!

i'm excited. but Roses sucks without Guns

[BlackSwan]

this reminds me there isn't a worst album of the year thread.

i think this is it.

[faxman75]

I don't think this is it, I don't think it's even close to the worst.


RE: Dr. Pepper
Today, Tony Jacobs, VP of marketing for Dr. Pepper had this to say:


"We're waiting to hear about Chinese Democracy just like all the other GNR fans. But if the rumors are true, we're putting the Dr Pepper on ice."

[faxman75]

Full GnR reunion for Coachella 2009.

[sin213]

boooo chinese democracy.

[aeroplanee]

Full GnR reunion for Coachella 2009.

Only if they play the main stage all 3 days with no conflicts at all.

[orbit]

on the bright side.. hopefully axl won't release anything for another ~17 years.

[C DUB YA]

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

[menikmati]

Full GnR reunion for Coachella 2009.

Please tell me you're joking. GnR is a fucking joke.

[CalmerThanYou]

Chinese Democracy...who gives a fuck?

[shakermaker113]

anti fucking climax.

[Alchemy]

Only if they play the main stage all 3 days with no conflicts at all.

Worst idea ever.

[frozen pilgrim]

axl rose's last bullshit tour (2006) was so fucking awful.

I left early.

[212margarita]

Damn, I thought there would actually be Democracy in China before Chinese Democracy was released.

[greghead]

axl rose's last bullshit tour (2006) was so fucking awful.

I left early.

I've heard this from nearly everyone I know that made the mistake of shelling out $50 to see a bewigged Axl leading a band of session players through GNR covers.

[SoulDischarge]

I'm actually pretty excited about that Dr. Pepper.

[bmack86]

I can't believe Tommy Stinson plays bass for him now.

[paulb]

Chinese Democracy...who gives a fuck?

exactly.

[SFChrissy]

Full GnR reunion for Coachella 2009.

That would be kinda funnn...but I don't think I could take it seriously with his braids flying everywhere...

I bought appetite for destruction the other day...I haven't heard that cd in a long time!!!

[frozen pilgrim]

I've heard this from nearly everyone I know that made the mistake of shelling out $50 to see a bewigged Axl leading a band of session players through GNR covers.

don't worry-
they were tenth row tickets ($120 D: D: ), but they were free from a label friend.

[shotglass75]

biggest GNR fan here, I mean I look at myself and say, pathetic. But Guns N roses is no more. Not this new thing that Axl has started. I saw GNR a few years ago and was about to puke it was so god aweful. It made me sad that a band that was once regarded so highly in my eyes turned to crap.

If there ever comes a day (and there never will) that The original GNR got back together to perform I would be there. Original GNR on stage together at Coachella, awesome idea. Coachella needs some good in your face rock n roll with attitude. GNR now with the circus freaks of today, I'll hunt down Tollett myself and shoot him in the dick. Yeah, I know that's weak but it would be deserving.

Prodigy Main Stage 2009 please, thanks.

[captncrzy]

Man, Axl has had some baaaad plastic surgery.



I saw GNR right after AFD was released at the celebrity theatre; it was excellent, but even back before they hit it big, he was prone to tantruming. If I remember right, he hit his lip on the microphone towards the end of the set, threw down the mike, and walked out. That ended the show.

[ADrunkPoet]

Can of Dr. Pepper > Chinese Democracy.

I am disappointed it is coming out personally. I know I will have enjoyed the urban legend of the record that took twenty years to make over the piece of shit the record will be.

[humanoid]

Man, Axl has had some baaaad plastic surgery.



I saw GNR right after AFD was released at the celebrity theatre; it was excellent, but even back before they hit it big, he was prone to tantruming. If I remember right, he hit his lip on the microphone towards the end of the set, threw down the mike, and walked out. That ended the show.

yeah, Axl was complaining bitch live, but he also kicked ass...seeing him a few times in the 80's and early 90's as some of my earliest concert going experiences, I've yet to see anyone as consistently entertaining live

now though, I also kinda wish Chinese Democracy wasn't coming out, I liked the urban legend that it is, probably much more than the reality it may become

[Sexecutioner]

whats sad is that lots of people will actually buy this.

[bug on your lip]