<![CDATA["Chinese Democracy" Creeps Ever Closer To Actually Existing (Maybe) - Idolator Comments]]> http://cache.gawker.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/idolator.com.png <![CDATA["Chinese Democracy" Creeps Ever Closer To Actually Existing (Maybe) - Idolator Comments]]> http://idolator.com Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:16:16 EDT Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:16:16 EDT http://idolator.com/396508/chinese-democracy-creeps-ever-closer-to-actually-existing-maybe <![CDATA["Chinese Democracy" Creeps Ever Closer To Actually Existing (Maybe)]]> http://idolator.com/396508/chinese-democracy-creeps-ever-closer-to-actually-existing-maybe#c6289740 One of the songs is called 'If The World' and other appears to be 'Prostitute.' They're far from "mixed and mastered," as the blog and the subsequent billboard article have claimed. They're relatively rough recordings, at least by Axl's standards.

Lax Danja House

]]> 33:396508:c6289740 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 15:16:16 EDT <![CDATA["Chinese Democracy" Creeps Ever Closer To Actually Existing (Maybe)]]> http://idolator.com/396508/chinese-democracy-creeps-ever-closer-to-actually-existing-maybe#c6285892 There are a couple of really great tracks here. Mixed with a couple of completely shitty ones. Par for the course, yeah?

owenmeany

]]> 33:396508:c6285892 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:59:35 EDT <![CDATA["Chinese Democracy" Creeps Ever Closer To Actually Existing (Maybe)]]> http://idolator.com/396508/chinese-democracy-creeps-ever-closer-to-actually-existing-maybe#c6279596 Ok, Axl was right. These songs are awesome. "Untitled #2" is killer."Untitled #3" probably wont make the final cut.

HUGE_Hefner

]]> 33:396508:c6279596 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 05:42:53 EDT <![CDATA["Chinese Democracy" Creeps Ever Closer To Actually Existing (Maybe)]]> http://idolator.com/396508/chinese-democracy-creeps-ever-closer-to-actually-existing-maybe#c6279333 @LAKingsin2009: You are right: Izzy was absolutely an integral part of the band. Perhaps the grounding force, the soul, and the real source of the swagger and attitude of Appetite-era GnR.

The truth is, that band at its best was the sum of all the parts. None of those guys on their own have been able to replicate the magic they once had. And when they traded the rockin' groove of Steven "Popcorn" Adler for the plodding drumming of the insufferable Matt Sorum, well...

KikoJones

]]> 33:396508:c6279333 Thu, 19 Jun 2008 03:59:57 EDT <![CDATA["Chinese Democracy" Creeps Ever Closer To Actually Existing (Maybe)]]> http://idolator.com/396508/chinese-democracy-creeps-ever-closer-to-actually-existing-maybe#c6276558 These three tracks are unbearably average. 'Rhiad' is probably the best of them, but all three seem pretty rough, as if they decided to use every possible instrument and sound effect and whittle it down from there. As it stands, they just sound cluttered and distracting.

Izzy's solo stuff is awesome. On Down The Road is a vastly underrated album, and 117 Degrees remains one of my favourite records to put on for a lazy rock n' roll groove. His music may not show any evidence that he's been sentient since about 1979- and that may not be far from the truth- but that thar's some diverse shit.

Lax Danja House

]]> 33:396508:c6276558 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:36:30 EDT <![CDATA["Chinese Democracy" Creeps Ever Closer To Actually Existing (Maybe)]]> http://idolator.com/396508/chinese-democracy-creeps-ever-closer-to-actually-existing-maybe#c6276305 @KikoJones: I wouldn't say that all of his solo work has been 'weak'. In fact, from what I have heard, it is better, though obviously different, from what I just heard. That being said, I agree that it isn't Appetite, but that doesn't mean that Izzy wasn't an integral part of GnR. Note as well that the solo output from the other GnR members (I'm including the new GnR) has in my book been pretty weak.

LAKingsin2009

]]> 33:396508:c6276305 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 21:12:59 EDT <![CDATA["Chinese Democracy" Creeps Ever Closer To Actually Existing (Maybe)]]> http://idolator.com/396508/chinese-democracy-creeps-ever-closer-to-actually-existing-maybe#c6275750 These songs are excellent, but I am admittedly a big GnR fan. The six previously leaked songs are much much cleaner, and some of them are just way better than they used to be. Axl's vocals on "The Blues" are way cleaner now.

The three new tracks appear to be:

1: Riyadh & The Bedouins
2: This I love (no one is 100% sure that this is the name of this song)
3: If The World (Would End Today)

So far I think "This I Love" is the best of the new batch, but it'll take a number of additional listens...

Stingrza

]]> 33:396508:c6275750 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:26:30 EDT <![CDATA["Chinese Democracy" Creeps Ever Closer To Actually Existing (Maybe)]]> http://idolator.com/396508/chinese-democracy-creeps-ever-closer-to-actually-existing-maybe#c6275426 These songs available in

* Single, Twin or 4-pack (varies by fragrance)
* Extra Cleansing Vinegar & Water
* Vinegar & Water
* Ultra®
* Medicated
* Fresh Scent
* Tropical Rain®
* Island Splash®
* Sweet Romance®

loudersoft

]]> 33:396508:c6275426 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:04:39 EDT <![CDATA["Chinese Democracy" Creeps Ever Closer To Actually Existing (Maybe)]]> http://idolator.com/396508/chinese-democracy-creeps-ever-closer-to-actually-existing-maybe#c6275413 Well, if it's done and it's leaking the release date should be any day now. Geffin won't want to lose any more money on this thing, so they rush a release date once it starts appearing on p2p sites.

bburl

]]> 33:396508:c6275413 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:03:32 EDT <![CDATA["Chinese Democracy" Creeps Ever Closer To Actually Existing (Maybe)]]> http://idolator.com/396508/chinese-democracy-creeps-ever-closer-to-actually-existing-maybe#c6275198 @drjimmy11: And just now added: "ALSO, WE GOT A CALL FROM GUNS N' ROSES. STAY TUNED."

Reidicus

]]> 33:396508:c6275198 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:50:09 EDT <![CDATA["Chinese Democracy" Creeps Ever Closer To Actually Existing (Maybe)]]> http://idolator.com/396508/chinese-democracy-creeps-ever-closer-to-actually-existing-maybe#c6274518 @drjimmy11: I got the same message. Call me crazy, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed here.

==TJ==

VivaLaMainstream

]]> 33:396508:c6274518 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:07:44 EDT <![CDATA["Chinese Democracy" Creeps Ever Closer To Actually Existing (Maybe)]]> http://idolator.com/396508/chinese-democracy-creeps-ever-closer-to-actually-existing-maybe#c6273749 "THE PLAYER HAS BEEN TEMPORARILY REMOVED, WHILE WE FIGURE OUT HOW WE CAN HAVE IT WITHOUT COMPLETELY BREAKING THE INTERNET. STAY TUNED."

drjimmy11

]]> 33:396508:c6273749 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:23:21 EDT <![CDATA["Chinese Democracy" Creeps Ever Closer To Actually Existing (Maybe)]]> http://idolator.com/396508/chinese-democracy-creeps-ever-closer-to-actually-existing-maybe#c6273659 @LAKingsin2009: Then how come Izzy's solo albums are so weak? He was one cool mofo, though.

KikoJones

]]> 33:396508:c6273659 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 18:18:20 EDT <![CDATA["Chinese Democracy" Creeps Ever Closer To Actually Existing (Maybe)]]> http://idolator.com/396508/chinese-democracy-creeps-ever-closer-to-actually-existing-maybe#c6273110 @Big Gray.: Further than I, though it had nothing to do with computer trouble.

This just confirms my theory that the GnR slide began when anyone other than one Jeffrey Isbell was given the opportunity to write the music.

LAKingsin2009

]]> 33:396508:c6273110 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:48:32 EDT <![CDATA["Chinese Democracy" Creeps Ever Closer To Actually Existing (Maybe)]]> http://idolator.com/396508/chinese-democracy-creeps-ever-closer-to-actually-existing-maybe#c6272860 Already not working. I got through three songs.

Lucas Jensen

]]> 33:396508:c6272860 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 17:39:37 EDT