Stinson talks to LA Times

[gigger]

http://www.sp1at.com/item.php?id=134

Tommy gave an interview to the LA Times recently:

Despite recording a track recently with Paul Westerberg, Tommy Stinson has told the LA Times that he would reject a Replacements reunion tour. He told the LA Times, "If they were throwing the kind of money at us like they were throwing at the Pixies, I would have to look into it because I'm in this to obviously sell records and make a living....but would it be fun even if they did throw that kind of money around? I don't know. It doesn't really entice me. Do I really want to go out and play 'Alex Chilton' again? I've done that. I don't know if I want to play with Paul live again because I've done that."

Speaking about new Guns n'roses album, Stinson told the LA Times, "There are so many different musical textures and different things going on, you can't pinpoint it as just another drugs, sex and rock 'n' roll record, which is kind of what they celebrated back in the heyday. There's elements of that sort of a musical vibe in a way, but it's a lot more diverse..". When asked about a release date for Chinese Democracy, he told the LA Times, "The record's really close to being completed and put out"....but he declined to guess when exactly that would be. He then went on to quip "It's been scheduled every month for the last 10 years" and added that once the record's out "there will be a flurry of chaos that I'll be thrown into."

Nice to hear a little honesty from Mr. Stinson with regards to the release date.

Whole article here...

http://www.calendarlive.com/services/site/premium/access-premium-1.intercept
Subsciption required...

Or...
http://www.sp1at.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=549
Registration required... (I think!)

[jarmo]

Nowhere else to go but forward
March 3, 2005
By Susan Carpenter / Times Staff Writer
When Tommy Stinson released his first solo album, his goals were modest. The former bass player for legendary '80s rockers the Replacements wanted to begin making his own records, to find a label, to build an audience. The results, unfortunately, were...


http://www.calendarlive.com/music/cl-wk-pop3mar03,2,1632363.story

You need a subscription to read the whole thing.....



/jarmo

[McGann]

I like the "flurry of chaos" line.   Probably wishful thinking, but that feels to me like there are at least some plans in the offing.

/Mike

[Crowebar]

The way Tommy describes all the different musical styles and textures is exactly the way I figured it would end up being.

After all this time, how could we expect anything less from Axl?

I think the dude is sitting on a real musical monstrosity and I think he knows it and I'm sure the record company has heard it and they know it's going to a massive success.

That's why they're letting Axl release it on his terms.

Money in the fucking bank baby.

[WAR41]

I think the dude is sitting on a real musical monstrosity and I think he knows it and I'm sure the record company has heard it and they know it's going to a massive success.

I do not understand quotes like these.  You cannot know that something is going to be a success especially in the entertainment industry.  This happens in film all the time.  Movies like Braveheart win awards out the ass, and they were box office flops.  The record company obviously has confidence in regards to the potential the album has because if they didn't I really doubt they would be so behind it like they have been. 

[Dave_Rose]

Same old news from Tommy

[madagas]

Dave, if it is the same old news from Tommy then DON'T POST! It is not the same old news because now he essentially says he doesn't know when it is going to come out! He usually give a specific timeframe. 

[Crowebar]

I think the dude is sitting on a real musical monstrosity and I think he knows it and I'm sure the record company has heard it and they know it's going to a massive success.

I do not understand quotes like these.  You cannot know that something is going to be a success especially in the entertainment industry.  This happens in film all the time.  Movies like Braveheart win awards out the ass, and they were box office flops.  The record company obviously has confidence in regards to the potential the album has because if they didn't I really doubt they would be so behind it like they have been. 

I don't care if you don't understand my post.

That's the way I feel about the situation so, I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't knock my opinion.

[Falcon]

The way Tommy describes all the different musical styles and textures is exactly the way I figured it would end up being.

Yep, me too.

Very unfortunate.

[Ali]

The way Tommy describes all the different musical styles and textures is exactly the way I figured it would end up being.

Yep, me too.

Very unfortunate.

Why is that unfortunate?

I think it's cool.  I also think that it makes sense if you look at the UYI albums in comparison to AFD.  I think the UYI records were more stylistically diverse than AFD.  Personally, that's what I loved about those records.

I think the new album will show some different musical influences, but still be pulled through the filter of GN'R's brand of melodic, guitar-driven hard rock.

Ali

[madagas]

The problem is it does not make for a cohesive record...just like the Illusions. Some masterpieces...some pieces of shit. Hopefully with all this time and effort, Axl will make this album a lot more focused. I think it will be from a lyrical standpoint, but musically?

[Mikkamakka]

The problem is it does not make for a cohesive record...just like the Illusions. Some masterpieces...some pieces of shit. Hopefully with all this time and effort, Axl will make this album a lot more focused. I think it will be from a lyrical standpoint, but musically?

We will see it, but I don't know if soon is the word... Tommy's words "The record's really close to being completed and put out"....but he declined to guess when exactly that would be. He then went on to quip "It's been scheduled every month for the last 10 years" and added that once the record's out "there will be a flurry of chaos that I'll be thrown into." are a bit strange. He's surely frustrated, but proud of the product. I wonder when was the last time that the musicians had anything to do with the record 

[gigger]

The problem is it does not make for a cohesive record...just like the Illusions. Some masterpieces...some pieces of shit. Hopefully with all this time and effort, Axl will make this album a lot more focused. I think it will be from a lyrical standpoint, but musically?

We will see it, but I don't know if soon is the word... Tommy's words "The record's really close to being completed and put out"....but he declined to guess when exactly that would be. He then went on to quip "It's been scheduled every month for the last 10 years" and added that once the record's out "there will be a flurry of chaos that I'll be thrown into." are a bit strange. He's surely frustrated, but proud of the product. I wonder when was the last time that the musicians had anything to do with the record?

I believe Madison from MyGnR spoke to Merck about rumours of Brain leaving the band in August and he replied saying something along the lines of "he hasn't left, he is laying percussion as we speak" (or something similar). I could be wrong though.

Fortus also said in September that the album wasn't finished yet, but in December he said "it's done"... So maybe he had some input in that time.

Tommy said he heard some songs "recently" in November.

Dizzy probably sees Axl on a regular-ish basis as they go way back.

Pittman and Finck live in Axl's basement so they probably hear Axl singing and playing his piano late at night. 

[Ali]

The problem is it does not make for a cohesive record...just like the Illusions. Some masterpieces...some pieces of shit. Hopefully with all this time and effort, Axl will make this album a lot more focused. I think it will be from a lyrical standpoint, but musically?

Well, I see a difference between being stylistically cohesive and cohesive in terms of song quality.  I agree that the UYI records were not cohesive in terms of song quality.  That was largely due to the fact that they released two records instead of condensing the material into one.

I think this record will be stylistically diverse but qualitatively cohesive.

Ali

[norway]

I wonder when was the last time that the musicians had anything to do with the record?

  Thats a very intresting question as:
it's been said that legal issues holdning up the release, which means not the musicians no more?

[madagas]

If you track the numerous Tommy interviews since early 2003, you will see that the band has been done-as a band-since early 2003. Tommy recorded his solo album in Mar-April 03-I believe. Tommy also clearly said they were mixing as we speak in July 2003. My best educated guess is that the band went their separate ways in late Feb early Mar 2003. Axl has taken 2 years to wrap up the baby! Ali, I hope you are right. Ok Computer, one of my favorite albums of all time, is exactly like your description.

[phaseONE]

I wonder if tommy will ever change his tune and actually tell it like it is instead of pussy footing around?

We will all be reading the same shit next year, and the year after untill  axl dies or music gets put on the net!

[snead hearn]

Hey Tommy....

Until CD comes out and whoops all of our collective asses, you'll always be known as the bass player from The Mats.
Even then, depending on how CD does to the average GNR fanatic (forget the mainstream person), you'll still have the title as being the 'ex-Replacements bassist'. Like it or not, The Mats left a HUGE mark on us. So, don't be so afraid to look back once in a while. You'll never be primarily known as the bassist from GNR.

I just saw Danzig @ Spirit in NYC this week on Tuesday. The special guest during his set was Doyle. Now, this wasn't billed as a Misfits reunion. And Danzig said himself, this is as close as you'll get to a reunion. Okay, so Doyle probably didn't have any better gig to do. And Danzig was probably feeling nostalgic. Hey, all the better for me and the rest of the overaged FIENDS there (standing far away from the pit). It was sure freakin' amazing to scream myself hoarse on a few Misfits songs.

Trust me, if the Mats decided to tour again, you would get equal to the Pixies if not more.

Waiting sucks all around, don't it?

[Ali]

If you track the numerous Tommy interviews since early 2003, you will see that the band has been done-as a band-since early 2003. Tommy recorded his solo album in Mar-April 03-I believe. Tommy also clearly said they were mixing as we speak in July 2003. My best educated guess is that the band went there separate ways in late Feb early Mar 2003. Axl has taken 2 years to wrap up the baby! Ali, I hope you are right. Ok Computer, one of my favorite albums of all time, is exactly like your description.

Yes, madagas.  That is an excellent example.  OK Computer is a classic album in my estimation.  If the album is on par with OK Computer quality-wise, I would consider it an exceptional achievement.

Ali

[usedname]

Been scheduled for release every month for ten years, interesting?