Guest Yanni_16 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Yes, we're a little disappointed that 2006 is coming to a close in a month's time and Chinese Democracy isn't in our hands. I still have faith, albeit very little. But let's take a step back for a sec and reflect on this past year. First, we had pictures of Axl appearing in public. Then the Rolling Stone interview. More public appearances. The announcement of a European tour. Four songs leaked. The surprise Eddie Trunk radio interview (man, the excitement on this board when that happened, I don't think that will be duplicated until the release of the album). Hammerstein shows. Another radio interview, KROQ. European tour goes through as planned. North American tour. Sebastian Bach confirming to Rolling Stone he's heard the album, and revealing another track title. We didn't have any of this shit at this time last year, in fact, I'd be willing to bet a good number of you would have stopped visiting this forum by now had Axl decided to stay in his state of reclusiveness for another year. So, what do you think? If CD fails to surface in the next month, will you still think 2006 was a good year for Guns N' Roses or will you feel let down? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Estranged Reality Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I think it started off extremely well. I can't tell you how incredibly excited I was when the RS interview was put up in January (was it really that long ago??). Getting home one day from class and seeing a picture of Axl was amazing. I knew then that something big was about to happen, and when the leaks happened and Trunk aired and the tour started and the website launched and so on and so forth, everything was finally coming together. It was like they were a real band.Seeing Axl in public places - Sopranos launch party, at a car race, the VMAs, in nightclubs and out eating, etc. - was comforting. It made it all seem so real - it wasn't just more hype, it was happening (finally!). So yes, it started off very well. It was, overall, the best year we've had with GN'R since the mid-'90s. They had a tour, they had some new material, Axl actually started doing some promotions.But then it collapsed. I'm still hoping for something, but it's just not realistic to have anything out in four weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Look i got to see them this year and i was very impressed!!! they kicked ass. i wish i did have the album but its not up to me so... i guess i m ok with 2006 and BTW 2006 is not over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kropotkin Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Guys - 2006 ain't over yet! It ain't over till the corn-rowed dude releases CD! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokingarthur Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I think the whole Harley Davidson fiasco speaks volumes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetumblindice Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) 2006 got me back into the band...the rumors of CD release got me reading message boards like this one. I've just discovered about 6-7 songs since summer 2006...i understand the dissappointment of the hard core fans, and I really wanna hear the album also...but to answer the original question, in 2006 I burned about a 35 minute CD of "new" GnR....and while I want the entire album...I'm enjoying what new stuff they have revealed so far Edited November 30, 2006 by thetumblindice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opax Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Absolutly not and I'll tell you why.One had this happened in 2004 or 2005 when I was living in the UK I could have seen them and proabbly would have multiple times. Sadly I missed out on them at RIR in '04, its cool I saw Foo Fighters instead and they were all good. However seeing as this year I havent seen them live, no new (completed) music has surfaced and I've had to observe everyone else having fun from a small Island in the South Pacific, all in all that makes for a pretty depressing year.In brighter news, I got new records from Pearl Jam (who have put out 9 albums since 91, when guns last put out an original), Red Hot Chili Peppers, Thom Yorke, Tenacious D, Foo Fighters, Audioslave, The Panic Channel and Led Zeppelin (Ooops that was only in a dream) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EccoTides Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) I think it started off extremely well. But then it collapsed. I'm still hoping for something, but it's just not realistic to have anything out in four weeks.My feelings exactly - I edited the details, because we know what was good about this year. But the pointedness of these two statements sums up my thoughts on 2006 - The wind has been taken out of my sails as a GNR fan with the reversion to silence, lies, fan censorship, and excuses that I sincerely felt were a thing of the past with this band.I lost count of how many times the official website promised something and conveniently edited their words to erase the existance of any evidence, just to cover things up. The HD ad fiasco was the breaking point for me - That day felt like the one that finally pointed toward GNR actually doing something, and then the ground fell out from under the fans once again. Edited November 30, 2006 by EccoTides Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokingarthur Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irs Better Catcher in the Twat Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 It was a dissapointing year! Everything was supposed to lead to the moment we were all waiting for..... the long awaited Chinese Democracy....which looks like is not happening now. The leaks, the appearances, the tour were nice but without the album, mission NOT accomplished!!! You know what I felt was the real turning point?,Brains departure from the tour! I just thought to myself why would this guy opt to take a break/be away from the band at the point when the album was supposed to be right around the corner?? Especially when he has been in the band for awhile now, probably put in hundreds of hours in studio, plus all the touring! Wouldnt he wanna share in the sucess of it, sine he worked on the damn thing?? Now I know the reason we were givien was that he wanted to spend time with his newborn and wife but I also think that he found out at that time that maybe CD wasnt so close after all, and he figured "shit if Axl still ain't serious about this, why should I be" Does anyone think we'll actually see Brain in GnR again?? I don't and when we heard that Frank was doing some recording in the studio (Del James article) it made me think maybe he's redoing the tracks for the album because Brain is out and Axl doesnt want the fucker (Brain) to get any royalties from the album!! This can be one of the reasons for the delay, just my two cents of a theory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kropotkin Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I think the whole Harley Davidson fiasco speaks volumes....What's the story with all that anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridayfan13 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 there has been a great amount of progress this year, but i cant say i am totally satisfied, and for one good reason. We have been promised on many, many occasions, that the album will be in our hands by the end of 2006. with that said, i will not be satisfied until the album is in my hand. If Axl and co. refuse to deliver again, i wont be surprised. i will be disappointed, and will struggle to find hope of ever having my favorite band viewed in a good way, but i will continue to wait. the worst thing that can happen is that we wont get the album. the backlash to this is GNR getting some seriously shitty(but well deserved) press. i have to admit, if the album is not out by the end of the year, i really hope that every news source bashes the shit out of GNR. i don't like the idea of having to read it, but GNR will deserve every word of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Vader Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I think the whole Harley Davidson fiasco speaks volumes....What's the story with all that anyway?The story is we are all fucked No Ad.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokingarthur Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I think the whole Harley Davidson fiasco speaks volumes....What's the story with all that anyway?http://www.mygnrforum.com/index.php?showtopic=84913http://www.mygnrforum.com/index.php?showtopic=84411http://www.mygnrforum.com/index.php?showtopic=84605 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F*ck Fear Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 2006 has been fucking amazing so far. It ain't over just yet boys and girls.The highlight for me was being front row on the GA floors for Guns at the ACC in Toronto a few weeks ago. A night I will never forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avg_ Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 i didnt mind this year at all.just want that damn cd.IM OLD GIMME GIMME GIMME! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnfnr2006 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) 2006 was a great year for me in terms of GNR. I dont care what the hell is goin on, ive never put alot faith in anything Axl said about CD so I am not the upset about it. Dont get me wrong, I would love to have it now, and I would like to see it soon that they they can continue the CD world tour. I saw the "first leg" twice this year and it was fuckn great, but id love to see some more new songs next year when I hopefully see that again at a LARGE venue Great shows in NC and MD !!!! Edited November 30, 2006 by gnfnr2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolver Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 up to this point 2006 has been fu*king awesome and it will be the best year you could think of when Chinese Democracy is releashed... yes, I still believe it will be out '06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Manson Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Im satisfied, but I'm not impressed.Touring is useless without an album to back it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepsicoca Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 (edited) This year started pretty well but things are definitely getting worse... Edited November 30, 2006 by pepsicoca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bryan Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 The loyal followers, even at the zero hour, close their eyes and hope that the messiah can do what cannot be done... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
off_the_track Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 I know we haven't seen the release of CD, but in 2006 I saw GN'R live TWICE - what's to complain about?? - that's more activity than we've seen in the Guns n' Roses camp in a hell of a long time. And look at it positively - if we've not yet had the CD but these announcements have been made, there should be more to come in 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssiscool Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 it was ok no album though little disapointed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Estranged Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 The loyal followers, even at the zero hour, close their eyes and hope that the messiah can do what cannot be done...What the fuck?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracii Guns Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 Hell yeah, 2006 has given me a new hope in GN'R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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