here is an idea to tie the fans over til the release of CD

[dave-gnfnr2k]

What the label should do is release an EP before CD.
This could help smooth things over with the label until they get a release date.

Just put out the first single and maybe 3-5 b-sides on that single to tie people over til the release of the album.

I think this would also be a good way to get Gnr back into the mainstream again.
What do ya think.

[HoldenCaulfield]

Genius idea. Even just studio versions of 'Madagascar', 'The Blues', 'Chinese Democracy', 'Riyadh', 'Silkworms', a reworked 'Oh My God', maybe a re-recorded 'Jungle' or 'SCOM', the first single, some DVD footage, etc.

[Will]

They should have done that in 2002 for the US tour but yeah, that's DEFINITELY the way to go!! Promote the new band already!! Those guys have been in the band for like 5 years. Some bands don't even last that long. Show everybody what those guys can do!

That being said, I'm pretty sure at least one person working for Geffen came up with that idea but there's something that "forces" them to release the GH instead. Too bad we don't know the behind-the-scenes stuff...

[Falcon]

A four song sampler would be great.  The first single and whatever else they saw fit.  Limit the copies, make it a collectable, send it to selected radio stations and whatnot..

[kockstar99]

I dont want an EP.....CD or nothing.....

[Izzy]

U begin to wonder why no one in the GNR camp thinks of this - surely they have years worth of stuff and if u market it as a single + b sides no one will get all stressed that the songs aren't good enough etc.

[John Daniels]

that's a good idea..just like The Lies was released before illusions..something to chew on while waiting.

[bill213]

Well I haven't been to this board in a while, mainly lost interest with all the bullshit rumors and stupid ass conspiracy theories.  So here is my final post until Chinese Democracy sees the light of day:
FUCK an e.p., fuck a greatest hits etc.
Release the damned album.  It's that simple.  If Axl is paranoid and can't bring himself to release it, then quit, Give it up because as much as you people don't wanna see it, Axl is a joke in the mainstream eye.  He's done far too much shit to make a glorified comeback.  He had his chance twice (Rio and MTV/US tour) and blew them both.  Both appearances were great and he got interest moving in favor of GNR, but he blew it.  So I see it like this....you people can contemplate on the reasons that Axl isn't releasing CD and bitch about the release of the greatest hits, but like it's been said Geffen needs to make money.  I see Axl as a very unstable business risk and Geffen has all the power in the world to release a GH's album.  And of course they're doing it so Axl will get pissed and they feel that may force him to bring out CD.  My point being:  Axl release the damned album now or it's never.  I can guarentee that if CD isn't out this year, any small speck of a comeback will forever be wiped out.
Thank you,
World peace & Goodwill to men,
Blame Canada

Love,
Bill

[Mutherfunker]

EP? No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, and.... ahem... NO  

I have waited to damn long for this to get a half-assed result which an EP would be. Any other time it would be great, but not after this long. The anticipation means everyone is expecting something big, and us being satisfied with an EP would mean they have even longer till they release CD.

There's supposed to be 16-18 songs on this bastard and I won't be happy with 5-6 songs I've already heard  

Excuse my rant..... now..... where did I put my pills?  

@#$%Muther

[Funeral]

I think the whole point is to make an album without giving into "pressure" from labels, fans, etc.  So I seriously doubt there willl be an EP.  But it's not a bad idea.  

-F

[Doc Emmett Brown]

Just because you guys have heard Maddy, etc doesnt mean the entire world has.

Plus, this is a far better idea to get people talking about GNR than a GHits package.

At least it shows that the band has been doing something for the past X years...

[Mutherfunker]

There is no way you can put songs like madagascar on an EP and expect them to be as exposed to the public as if they were on CD.

I can see the news the public will see.... Guns N Roses release EP as precursor to long awaited album Chinese Democracy.

It'll be an anti climax.

@#$%Muther

[Saul]

I've got a great idea!!! How about they release Chinese Democracy to tide us over until they release the "other" two albums they are supposed to have recorded?!  

Heh , if the album really dont give a fuck about the gunners or axl's wishes then the best thing they could do is release the best soundboard versions of Madagascar , The Blues , Silkworms , Chinese Democracy , Oh My God & Ryhiad and the Bedouins and call it Guns N Roses - Chinese Democracy "Live 2001-2002"  

[duga]

I've got a great idea!!! How about they release Chinese Democracy to tide us over until they release the "other" two albums they are supposed to have recorded?!  

Heh , if the album really dont give a fuck about the gunners or axl's wishes then the best thing they could do is release the best soundboard versions of Madagascar , The Blues , Silkworms , Chinese Democracy , Oh My God & Ryhiad and the Bedouins and call it Guns N Roses - Chinese Democracy "Live 2001-2002"  

With re-recorded studio vocals then, please  

[Saul]

I've got a great idea!!! How about they release Chinese Democracy to tide us over until they release the "other" two albums they are supposed to have recorded?!  

Heh , if the album really dont give a fuck about the gunners or axl's wishes then the best thing they could do is release the best soundboard versions of Madagascar , The Blues , Silkworms , Chinese Democracy , Oh My God & Ryhiad and the Bedouins and call it Guns N Roses - Chinese Democracy "Live 2001-2002"  

With re-recorded studio vocals then, please  

Why? Theres certainly no need too! I take it you must not have every live show the new band has done on audio of video bootleg if you feel this way. Every new song they have has an "excellent" vocal version on the different bootlegs.  

[Smoke]

I think that it is a good idea to do that but i don't see it happening.  They wouldn't have waited this long to release just a couple of songs.  When they release something they will release the whole damn thing.  It would just be teasing us with it.  I would go nuts.

[AxlsMainMan]

id rather a official update on the status of CD , or even the band over an EP anyday anything would better then what we have now which is 'nothing".

[jameslofton29]

What the label should do is release an EP before CD.
This could help smooth things over with the label until they get a release date.

Just put out the first single and maybe 3-5 b-sides on that single to tie people over til the release of the album.

I think this would also be a good way to get Gnr back into the mainstream again.
What do ya think.

Dave, this was a good idea then, and its a good idea now.

[conny]

Fuck an EP, I want the real thing. I want the ALBUM and CONCERTS.

[You Gonna Eat That?]

Genius idea. Even just studio versions of 'Madagascar', 'The Blues', 'Chinese Democracy', 'Riyadh', 'Silkworms', a reworked 'Oh My God',

Wont they all be on the album? I say put the live versions of these songs on the EP/Single