Rhiad and the Bedouins is one of the more controversial GnR songs. It's kind of a love or hate song. But the problem is most live versions of the song are pretty bad. In the 2002 guise, Axl couldn't hit the notes in person to perfection. But the 1/1/01 Vegas show performance was strong. The intro to Rhiad is bad ass, I still love that intro. So is Buckethead's solo. We know that Rhiad was included as a song Ron Thal had to learn for the current tour even though they haven't played it. But I have a feeling that the studio version will kick ass even if it isn't on CD. I think we'll hear the studio version eventually. once CD is released, the pressure won't be as great.
I think the new GnR will release 3 albums within 5-6 years and we'll finally hear the real Rhiad. But I don't get why people hate this song, if you've heart the 1/1/01 Vegas version you would realize it rocks
Seriously?
i wouldnt plan on it
With the amount of material they've recorded, I'd be surprised if they didn't. Once Chinese Democracy hits the shelves, a lot of the pressure will be off Axl. He's spent a long time perfecting CD to make what in his mind is the best record he can make. After that, there will be a lot less pressure and I think they'll release a couple more albums within the 5-6 years following CD. They have already recorded a ton of material and are currently working on new songs. After CD is finished they'll have at least 2 more albums worth of material recorded
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