Is the record company pissed at Axl? Is that why there is no promotion?

[Zint]

I can see Axl right now with a smile as wide as my ass. He would love the fact the album is discussed so much and how anxious everyone is for it. Rubbing his fingers in glee.

We are all playing into his well thought out plan im sure! When the promotions start - can you imagine how nutz its going to be? Im sure it will blow our minds

I like the way you think!

[lawrence]

what album?

[vail2004]

for better or worse, i am not sure there has been an album in the last 10 or 20 years with so much pre-release buzz as chinese democracy. as soon as the official release comes there will be tremendous mass-media attention. to say that conventional promotional efforts should be employed does not recognize the fact that this album is a totally unique animal. there is no way interscope is going to invest $12M into a CD and not promote the living crap out it ... but not until the initial splash is made. this thing will require far less marketing lead time than a regular major band album release.

i do agree, however, that some of these sanctuary releases are laughable and it makes me sad to see "GNR own New York" or "GNR Knock Out Sweden" ... it's amateur hour and not worthy of the band.

In the end, it will all matter little ... hopefully the cd can stand or fall on its own merit. no question a lot of people want to see and perpetuate a failure but the media also loves a great comeback story.

[zara mama]

Sure, whatever. Lucky those, who have never heared about GN'R and CD.

[vicious]

i think it would be a huge mistake to rely on releasing a statement and hving the media report it

have you noticed that alot of articles mock CD and Axl?

Edited October 11, 2006 by vicious

[D-GenerationX]

for better or worse, i am not sure there has been an album in the last 10 or 20 years with so much pre-release buzz as chinese democracy.

There is NO evidence to support this.

None.

If there is, please tell me where other than GNR message boards this will be a life changing event.

Edited October 11, 2006 by D-GenerationX

[Takeshi]

Most people I know, have no idea about CD or the current line up of GN'R. I've mentioned the tour to a few people and they asked if slash was still in the band.

Outside of GN'R forums, no one really cares because without an album there isn't much to care about. Just a bunch of relative unknowns playing GN'R covers with Axl.

[D-GenerationX]

Yep.

Yet we hear time and agin from some of the folks around here how its the most anticipated album in a decade.

I don't know what to make of it. Other than maybe using the words "forrest" and "trees" in the same sentence.

[.Seal]

In the end I couldnt care less if they promote the CD or not.. As long as it is great(which it is already judging by the leaks/lives) and they release it.

[vail2004]

look at the attention rolling stone, mtv, most other music rags and papers like new york times have given CD already. no question some people have no clue what the current GNR form is ... but that number is a lot less than it was in 2002 and there is much more awareness than most bands could ever expect with over a 10 year hiatus. when the news of the official album drop dates hits there will be a big splash

[NEU-YORK]

In the end I couldnt care less if they promote the CD or not.. As long as it is great(which it is already judging by the leaks/lives) and they release it.

yeah but there is supposedly two follow up albums on the way after CD.

CD must be successful or it will affect the release of these??

Edited October 11, 2006 by NEU-YORK

[mr.drummin]

for better or worse, i am not sure there has been an album in the last 10 or 20 years with so much pre-release buzz as chinese democracy. as soon as the official release comes there will be tremendous mass-media attention. to say that conventional promotional efforts should be employed does not recognize the fact that this album is a totally unique animal. there is no way interscope is going to invest $12M into a CD and not promote the living crap out it ... but not until the initial splash is made. this thing will require far less marketing lead time than a regular major band album release.

i do agree, however, that some of these sanctuary releases are laughable and it makes me sad to see "GNR own New York" or "GNR Knock Out Sweden" ... it's amateur hour and not worthy of the band.

In the end, it will all matter little ... hopefully the cd can stand or fall on its own merit. no question a lot of people want to see and perpetuate a failure but the media also loves a great comeback story.

100% totally agreed.

[Kobbeltvedt]

Most people I know, have no idea about CD or the current line up of GN'R. I've mentioned the tour to a few people and they asked if slash was still in the band.

Outside of GN'R forums, no one really cares because without an album there isn't much to care about. Just a bunch of relative unknowns playing GN'R covers with Axl.

no ones knowes about CD or know about they touring.

dont know thats a band these days (is it)

[Arcade Roses]

i do agree, however, that some of these sanctuary releases are laughable and it makes me sad to see "GNR own New York" or "GNR Knock Out Sweden" ... it's amateur hour and not worthy of the band.

"Get In The Ring, Tommy Hilfiger" was the worst.

[ohmygod]

look at the attention rolling stone, mtv, most other music rags and papers like new york times have given CD already. no question some people have no clue what the current GNR form is ... but that number is a lot less than it was in 2002 and there is much more awareness than most bands could ever expect with over a 10 year hiatus. when the news of the official album drop dates hits there will be a big splash

good point.