ags_rule Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I don't hear many people saying this, but I believe that the title track of Chinese Democracy is one of the best new songs. Alongside 'IRS', I'd have to say it was my favourite. Why? I can't exactly put my finger on it, but the main reasons are because:-Axl's voice sounds cool-A nice, catchy, yet simple riff driving the whole song-A very nice soloMost new GNR songs have grown on me, but I pretty much liked 'Chinese Democracy' from the first listen. So - is there anybody else out there who is a fan of the track? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlashRock Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 (edited) It doesn't really do anything for me TBH. Gets boring very quickly...EDIT- 'the recognition it deserves'- dude, it's not even been released yet It's not like alot of people outside the New GnR world have heard it. Edited September 11, 2006 by SlashRock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon87 Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 It doesn't really do anything for me TBH. Gets boring very quickly...Yep, I never got into that song... Boring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GNR'R Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 I didn't like it that much, until I heard the studio-clips of it in the 2002 Boston Promo. It sounds brilliant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nollsiesays Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 Chinese Democracy def has a killer riff, but I just think it's missing a little something to put it over the top... can't quite put my finger on exactly what that is though It's got a real hard rock sound, but the way Axl sings it is a little soft. I think he needs to break out his "Devil Woman" voice and really let rip, ya know. Like get a real badass few lines and just belt them out as loud and high as he can near the end of the song. Something like that would add the little extra to this song that I think would make it a great opener and single.P.S. - Check out the article on Axl in September's issue of GQ, with Clive Owen on the front. It's pretty sick, and gives a great look into who Axl is, where he came from, and the supposed demons he's been battling over his life and how that has affected him. Real good article, insightful as well. That's all. Peace out bitches!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moreblack Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 It's a better song than the ones getting all the hype right now (Better, The Blues, Madagascar). And should be recognized as such, definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potbreath Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 yep, that songs bad ass. Change the "it don't really matter" part and it would be the best of the new songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cherry_bomb Posted September 11, 2006 Share Posted September 11, 2006 i love it. but listening back to the recordings from 2002, whats missing is robins backing vocals nowadays, like on madagascar. anyway its an awesome song, really catchy, the studio version should rock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass71player Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 anyway its an awesome song, really catchy, the studio version should rock.my thoughts exactly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justynius Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 IMO, the Vegas 2001 performance of it was perfect. The angrier Axl sounds the better it is. I also do not like the part they added to the guitar solo.It might work for them to take out some of the choruses to shorten it up into a really cool intro or outro to the album instead of a regular track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 It's a great song. It's the only new song I've liked from play 1 except TWAT. Very catchy, it almost sounded familiar. Could be a great single, but not first single. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s487807 Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 the song is ok, but not in my top 5 on the CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinckFortus Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 A few months ago, a member of this forum described Chinese Democracy as the 'It's So Easy' on the new CD. I think this is absolutely true! It's got a definite hard rock element to it, and the opening riff is sure to be remembered. I really hope they continue to play this live and that we see it on the new CD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inverted Mind Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 i love it. but listening back to the recordings from 2002, whats missing is robins backing vocals nowadays, like on madagascar. anyway its an awesome song, really catchy, the studio version should rock. yeah i miss his backing vocals, and the sort of techno intro :xmasssanta: Robins vocals seemed to fill it up, its not the same anymore, none the less still a great song Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F*ck Fear Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 It's a better song than the ones getting all the hype right now (Better, The Blues, Madagascar). And should be recognized as such, definitely. I can't see how you think that Maybe Madagascar, but not Better or The Blues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohmygod Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 i love the aggression in the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axls_Disillusion Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 i love it. but listening back to the recordings from 2002, whats missing is robins backing vocals nowadays, like on madagascar. anyway its an awesome song, really catchy, the studio version should rock. yeah i miss his backing vocals, and the sort of techno intro :xmasssanta: Robins vocals seemed to fill it up, its not the same anymore, none the less still a great songThe reason you could hear Robin's vocals so clearly in 2002 was because Axl was (a) out of breath (B) muted and © they had very poor sound checks or something, because Axl's mic was always going out or wasn't loud enough. Half the time when he was singing YCBM or CD or ESPECIALLY It's So Easy, it was Robin's voice that overpowered Axl's.Thats not Robin on Its So Easy, thats Tommy and Dizzyon topic, CD is a great tune, I'd personally love to see them open a show with it, or use it as the opening track on the album. Perfect song for that. Favorite version is Rio III after Axl introduces the band. I agree with Cherry, Robin's background vocals are perfect in the song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunkyMonk Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 one of my favorites. house of blues 01' version is great......i havnt heard any new ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vadin Posted September 12, 2006 Share Posted September 12, 2006 CD is a really great song.. especially the 06' version where a lot of the synth effects has been replaced by a grunge sound.. The opening riff is also better now than in 02' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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