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Duff has been marching for leftist women, they have a girl in the band now, it's almost like they feel like apologizing before blasting into some women degradation tunes they have. Don't think they are PC, or anti-PC, they do look like hypocrites from time to time tho.

They are focusing on quantity over quality. I would rather watch a 2 hours show with Axl sounding like Axl than 4 hours of Mickey and frog rasp. 

36 minutes ago, Towelie said:

Further evidence that Axl Rose was desperate to turn himself into Trent Reznor back then.

Probably Axl's biggest mistake (after hiring Ashba): Believing he was more than just a rock n' roll singer.

7 hours ago, Pedrolg said:

Nah, no need to retire. Axl is a capable singer still, imo he is just a bit to proud and hopeful with his ability right now. He needs to drop those songs down a notch and will be able to sing them just fine. 

There is no way around it, there are two things that are devasting for male singers: singing at the top of their range and using drive. Axl's done both throughout his career, and his voice paid for it. Bon Jovi and Brian Johnson both did that and adapted for years, it's a matter of trading "wow" moments for a consistent, decent performance.  

What caught my attention was that even the low "all that I wanted" part sounded bad and Axl was clearly struggling. The song is difficult I know but still... The guy needs rest. And lessons. And a completely reworked set list. None of that will happen and he will keep sounding like shit. It's a shame. Now that Slash is back it would have been really cool if Axl sounded like vintage Axl. He sounds like shit. 

Axl always sounded shit on Better but damn he keeps getting worse. I can feel the struggle from here, it's just too demanding for him. The high scream parts, the low "all that I wanted" that leads to the final solo and the weak Mickey helium voice at the end are cringe-worthy and painful to watch. He sounds like an amateur. He should consider retiring some songs. Or just retiring from singing.

5 minutes ago, AslatIE said:

if you're not fortus you're against us

OMG AXL SO CLEVER ALWAYS CRACKING JOKES SEEMS TO BE IN A GOOD MOOD ULTIMATE ROCK STAR GENIUS.

Really liked the movie. I hope they make more JL movies with this cast.

These guys should REALLY consider retiring some songs. I know I know, not gonna happen. But they have soooo many classics, they could give a rest to some, starting with FOTD (again, never gonna happen).

With no new music

1 hour ago, SoulMonster said:

Of course it would be a U2 album if he had the rights to call it that. It would be a very different album, though. It might not feat into the band's overall chronology. Fans would feel betrayed and butthurt. They might even be so upset they'd refuse to call it a U2 album, as if that would change anything.

I think being butthurt is not really the case. People would see the U2 name and the new musicians and just go "Well, it's REALLY just Bono and some new guys". It's a very logical reaction. Noel Gallagher is the heart and soul (and sometimes the voice) of Oasis but he knew calling his solo band Oasis would bee just stupid since there was no Liam... Axl was greedy and in his own disturbed mind, thought he was GNR. Time proved he was wrong. Slash is back and now they got some relevance and legitimacy back.

35 minutes ago, Derick said:

Finally! Yes, same band, different lineup. Thank you.

Can't believe I've been so wrong all this time. You saying "Wrong" really changed everything. Makes me wonder if that lineup was still around when would Stinson, Ashba and Bumblefoot, etc. decide to release CD2. What do you think?

9 hours ago, Derick said:

Wrong.

Well, you convinced me. Chinese Democracy is an album released by the same band that released Appetite for Destruction. 

24 minutes ago, withyourassintheair said:

If you can't understand such a basic concept, I'm really not sure there is any hope for you.

ACDC is still ACDC without Bon or Brian

Marilyn Manson is still Marilyn Manson without John 5 or The Spooky Kids

Local H is still Local H without Joe Daniels

Black Sabbath was still Black Sabbath without Ozzy

and Guns N' Roses was still Guns N' Roses without Slash, Duff, Izzy, and Matt.

yeah but it is not REALLY GNR without them right? (4th attempt)

1 minute ago, withyourassintheair said:

Well if Bono, the legal owner of the U2 name, decided that it would still be a U2 album, it absolutely would really be a U2 album. I'm not sure why you struggle to comprehend such a basic idea. I think attempting to call others retarded is a coping mechanism for you since your obvious lack of intelligence makes you feel inferior.

Yeah, but it would not REALLY be an U2 album, right? (this is my third attempt, hope you get it this time).

10 minutes ago, withyourassintheair said:

Let's say The Edge, Larry and Adam all quit the band but Bono, the legal owner of the name U2, was still working on the new album. Should he abandon the project and the name of the band that he founded, named, fronted and wrote most of the songs for, or should he work on replacing musicians who walked out so the fans can continue to enjoy Bono's life work. If you're not retarded I guess you understand...

Still not REALLY an U2 album. Get it now?

1 hour ago, Gibson_Guy87 said:

Anybody got a setlist?

Are you serious?

18 hours ago, themadcaplaughs said:

and seemed to get Axl hyped and motivated

what makes you say that? The 15 songs released in 15 years? The cancelled tours? The years of total silence? The way the "band" promoted CD in the media? What makes you think Tommy had any influence on Axl?

With Axl on board, there's zero chance they will release anything. They might keep releasing stupid t-shirts for stupid fans to buy though.

24 minutes ago, SeBaZ said:

 

A GREAT song for GNR

Song and voice couldn't be more generic. 

3 hours ago, Len Cnut said:

I can't tell you what a crushing blow it is to be called a hipster, honestly, I dunno how I'm gonna make it through the day

I see you can't take a joke. No prob man.

3 hours ago, EvanG said:

Yeah, but he's a jock with long hair... look at his avatar... he doesn't understand!

You're tearing me apart Evan! 

What a bunch of hipsters

1 minute ago, Sosso said:

He was in several bands other than the Mats and GN'R through the years.

I've been in a lot of bands too. Doesn't mean much does it?