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September 17th (tomorrow for those still in North America) marks the 30th anniversary of the release of Use Your Illusion 1 & 2. Figured it appropriate to start the discussion now since 30 years ago there were kids across North America lining up to buy their first copies at midnight. Curious how people perceive the albums 30 years on. Did you buy both on the first day? Did you buy one and a friend buy the other? I didn't get my first two copies (in CD form) until six months later in April of 1992 (they were birthday presents from friends). I relied on the radio to hear new songs and some mixtapes I made with some friends. GNR was always something I was aware of, but it wasn't until these two albums that made me become a huge fan. People often cite Appetite as their best creative output, but for me it was the Illusion albums. They are still my favourite Guns albums to date. For the many reasons people criticized the records are the reasons why I love them. They were an attempt to be something more than your typical blues-based rock band. Both albums helped cement GNR's company amongst their legendary predecessors. Hearing and watching Axl play November Rain made me want to learn how to play the piano. I've been playing for almost 30 years now, still play an hour almost every day. For me, Axl's legend grew to almost mythical like status with UYI1&2. I couldn't understand how one man could have so many different voices. His vocals sounded so different on so many songs. How he would weave melodies over long and sustained chord progressions (like Coma and Locomotive) was stellar. The videos for each single were astonishing, if not insane. These albums and their accompanying videos helped to create an otherworldly aura around the band. I truly feel bad for the fans of the band who were born too late have experienced this period. These albums made them feel larger than life. It was a great time to be a Guns fan. #wheresizzy

New thread for General Chat and Random Musings for 2021! We're two weeks in and I'm already looking forward to 2022.

The old thread on U.S. politics and elections had become too large to keep active. Please use this thread to discuss any and all U.S. politics and election related issues.

Friday, July 29, 2016 Orlando, FL Camping World Stadium Capacity: 70,000 Opener: Forum Members Attending: lhalver, Kasanova King, BigD62, NineInchGun, Syk, JimMorrison4, Batten_down, KeyserSoze, Roket, BlindMelon, Gun-Z, SEANAXL21, rocketqueen6665, AppetiteForSomething, Jwalker19, ERNESTORONDON, wasteofammo Setlist: It's So Easy Mr. Brownstone Chinese Democracy Welcome To The Jungle Double Talkin' Jive Estranged Live And Let Die Rocket Queen You Could Be Mine Attitude This I Love Civil War Coma Slash Solo (The Godfather) Sweet Child O' Mine Better Out Ta Get Me Wish You Were Here / Layla November Rain Knockin' On Heaven's Door Nightrain Don't Cry The Seeker Paradise City Videos:

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