Guns N' Roses (Yes and Chinese Democracy, so don't make other threads on it.) (quote, songs)

Goodgirl81 · 07-17-2009, 08:01 AM

Its not about judging Axl as a person.. or any other musician.. it's about enjoying the music.

dancooke · 07-17-2009, 03:36 PM

I reccomend use your illusion 1 and 2 and live era play it loud

Unknown Soldier · 09-02-2009, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by dancooke

I reccomend use your illusion 1 and 2 and live era play it loud

I think Use Your Illusion 1 to be the best thing they ever did. Appetite for destruction was impressive but it was more about attitude and impact rather than great songwriting. Whereas Use Your Illusion 1 displays a far more mature attitude by the group and certainly displays a far denser sound incorportaing different types of music as well, only low point is the dreadful cover of "Live and let die".

Use Your Illusion II is like Metallica`s ReLoad and seems to be just the songs that weren`t good enough to get on Use your illusion I, or in Metallica`s case on Load.

half drag · 07-17-2009, 08:16 PM

Slightly evolved and much over-gloried version of Aerosmith and I'll obviously take Aerosmith over them anyday.
Yes AFD is classic, Lies is good but UYI I&II have as much self-indulgent shwag as anything good on them - and the little outtro jam to Civil War is embarrassing.
Then their career stalled out. They coulda been something if Axl didn't flame out but as is they are little more than a footnote - shortlived glory, yes great sales figures, much overhyped cult following/folk hero status, but really just one decent album.

axlrose4eva · 08-30-2009, 12:06 AM

Forgive me if there is already one, I used the search feature and did not find one. Im curious to know what your thoughts are on the band. The 1987 line up, the 1990's lineup and the Chinese Democracy line-up (to many musicians to mention) In all honesty I love Guns N' Roses. I've been a fan of their music since I was 5 yrs old. The Chinese Democracy album has some great music on there and I was not let down. The new band is full of greatly talented musicians. Axl Rose, Robin Finck, Buckethead,and all the other musicians all brought that rawness and tough attitude back into the world of rock music with that album. Its a shame there are not a lot of new bands out there that have as much attitude as there is on Chinese Democracy. Thoughts?

Antonio · 08-30-2009, 12:46 AM

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dancooke · 09-02-2009, 02:59 PM

best guns n roses albums are appetite for destruction use your illusion 1 and live album live era

Bucket Foot · 09-02-2009, 07:05 PM

Well I can thank Guns N' Roses for me being such a music appreciater (spelling?) and for music having such an influence on my life. I found there GREATEST HITS thanks to a friend and finally heard some GNR other than "Welcome To The Jungle", "Paradise City" and "Sweet Child O Mine" (all very good songs). I fell in love instantly, especially with songs like "Patience", "You Could Be Mine", "November Rain" and most of all "Don't Cry".

I am a die-hard, and am proud to say. I love every single album and every single era they have gone through (with the exception of SPAGHETTI INCIDENT). There songs have really gotten through to me more than any others and I look at GNR as the greatest rock band to ever live. It really is too bad about all thats happened.

I am a huge fan of BOTH Axl Rose, and of course, Slash.

I do like the new Guns. Something that may not be the case for many Original GNR Fans and such. But I do like the new Guns and the band that Axl has put together. CHINESE DEMOCRACY was something I followed and looked forward to for years and I have a hard time NOT classifying it as my favorite album of all time as I have never got to see the release of a GNR album until now. The music is suberb. I always have loved Axl's soft side when it comes to music and CHIDEM captures the best of it. Its non-stop, top notch music and I love it.

Sometimes, yes, the bull**** is dissapointing and frustrating. Like (1) Why did CHIDEM take so long. (2) Where are you right now and why hasn't there been any interviews/ tours/ performances/ publicity? (3) What happened exactly with the original GNR? But, I can't let it get in the way of the music. Its just too good.

I got to see my hero in concert in November 2006 with Guns N' Roses in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and loved it. A dream come true.

Bucket Foot · 09-06-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Upgrayedd

and Izzy is such a great songwriter. They went perfectly together.

He really is.

SaphiaGlam · 10-22-2009, 01:13 PM

I freakin' love Guns N' Roses. My bandmate, a heavy metal dude (rocks out to the Metallica and the like) had the nerve to label them one of the most boring bands ever.
****'s sake! As well as having an awesome look and being great people generally, the music is INSANE. Sweet Child O' Mine never fails to send shivers down my spine. November Rain? Pure awesomeness. Although I have to say, the first ever song I heard Axl sing was We Will Rock You at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, and I was shocked at this skinny, ginger, paler than pale guy screeching down the mike and ruining one of Queen's greatest songs. A few years later, I'm completely reversed, I love Axl's voice, and the music is fantastic.
So what, they've been through some ****, and maybe a bunch of their songs are covers, but who DOESN'T cover other people's stuff? It's only a mark of respect and love for the other bands songs!
I love them and always will =]

08-30-2009, 12:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
axlrose4eva Groupie Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3	The Official Guns N' Roses Thread, Forgive me if there is already one, I used the search feature and did not find one. Im curious to know what your thoughts are on the band. The 1987 line up, the 1990's lineup and the Chinese Democracy line-up (to many musicians to mention) In all honesty I love Guns N' Roses. I've been a fan of their music since I was 5 yrs old. The Chinese Democracy album has some great music on there and I was not let down. The new band is full of greatly talented musicians. Axl Rose, Robin Finck, Buckethead,and all the other musicians all brought that rawness and tough attitude back into the world of rock music with that album. Its a shame there are not a lot of new bands out there that have as much attitude as there is on Chinese Democracy. Thoughts? __________________ What I thought was true before were lies I couldn't see, What I thought was beautiful was only memories...

09-02-2009, 07:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
Bucket Foot Music Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Prince Edward Island, Canada Posts: 126	Well I can thank Guns N' Roses for me being such a music appreciater (spelling?) and for music having such an influence on my life. I found there GREATEST HITS thanks to a friend and finally heard some GNR other than "Welcome To The Jungle", "Paradise City" and "Sweet Child O Mine" (all very good songs). I fell in love instantly, especially with songs like "Patience", "You Could Be Mine", "November Rain" and most of all "Don't Cry". I am a die-hard, and am proud to say. I love every single album and every single era they have gone through (with the exception of SPAGHETTI INCIDENT). There songs have really gotten through to me more than any others and I look at GNR as the greatest rock band to ever live. It really is too bad about all thats happened. I am a huge fan of BOTH Axl Rose, and of course, Slash. I do like the new Guns. Something that may not be the case for many Original GNR Fans and such. But I do like the new Guns and the band that Axl has put together. CHINESE DEMOCRACY was something I followed and looked forward to for years and I have a hard time NOT classifying it as my favorite album of all time as I have never got to see the release of a GNR album until now. The music is suberb. I always have loved Axl's soft side when it comes to music and CHIDEM captures the best of it. Its non-stop, top notch music and I love it. Sometimes, yes, the bull**** is dissapointing and frustrating. Like (1) Why did CHIDEM take so long. (2) Where are you right now and why hasn't there been any interviews/ tours/ performances/ publicity? (3) What happened exactly with the original GNR? But, I can't let it get in the way of the music. Its just too good. I got to see my hero in concert in November 2006 with Guns N' Roses in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and loved it. A dream come true. __________________ www.myspace.com/darcycudmore

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07-17-2009, 08:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
Goodgirl81 Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 35	Its not about judging Axl as a person.. or any other musician.. it's about enjoying the music.

07-17-2009, 03:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
dancooke Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: high wycombe Posts: 25	I reccomend use your illusion 1 and 2 and live era play it loud

07-17-2009, 08:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
half drag Music Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: New Yuck Posts: 58	Slightly evolved and much over-gloried version of Aerosmith and I'll obviously take Aerosmith over them anyday. Yes AFD is classic, Lies is good but UYI I&II have as much self-indulgent shwag as anything good on them - and the little outtro jam to Civil War is embarrassing. Then their career stalled out. They coulda been something if Axl didn't flame out but as is they are little more than a footnote - shortlived glory, yes great sales figures, much overhyped cult following/folk hero status, but really just one decent album.

09-02-2009, 02:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
dancooke Groupie Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: high wycombe Posts: 25	best guns n roses albums are appetite for destruction use your illusion 1 and live album live era

10-22-2009, 01:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
SaphiaGlam Groupie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London. Posts: 37	I freakin' love Guns N' Roses. My bandmate, a heavy metal dude (rocks out to the Metallica and the like) had the nerve to label them one of the most boring bands ever. **'s sake! As well as having an awesome look and being great people generally, the music is INSANE. Sweet Child O' Mine never fails to send shivers down my spine. November Rain? Pure awesomeness. Although I have to say, the first ever song I heard Axl sing was We Will Rock You at the Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert, and I was shocked at this skinny, ginger, paler than pale guy screeching down the mike and ruining one of Queen's greatest songs. A few years later, I'm completely reversed, I love Axl's voice, and the music is fantastic. So what, they've been through some **, and maybe a bunch of their songs are covers, but who DOESN'T cover other people's stuff? It's only a mark of respect and love for the other bands songs! I love them and always will =]