Is Riyadh going to be on the album?

[dave-gnfnr2k]

I am curious because they played it in 2000, once or twice in 2002, and it was always on the set list options in 2002 and it still is now. Plus Fortus said it was one of the A listed songs. So  I wonder if this means it made the album. I really love the song and really want to hear the studio version but I would rather have it be a b side on the single because I waint as many new songs as possible. That is why I also hope CITR doesnt make the first album

[whiny]

rhiad=perfect b-side; but don't agree with "catcher"...

[polluxlm]

I am curious because they played it in 2000, once or twice in 2002, and it was always on the set list options in 2002 and it still is now. Plus Fortus said it was one of the A listed songs. So? I wonder if this means it made the album. I really love the song and really want to hear the studio version but I would rather have it be a b side on the single because I waint as many new songs as possible. That is why I also hope CITR doesnt make the first album

Wouldn't be surprised. Incredibly underrated. A studio version would certainly turn around alot of critics. Then again, there are so many great songs to choose from, but I?'m positive it will be included on one of the albums.

[dave-gnfnr2k]

rhiad=perfect b-side; but don't agree with "catcher"...

Why would you want catcher in the album? WE already have a studio cut of it. Look at it like this. Would you rather have CITR that we already have or would you rather have an unreleased song like The general that we ?have never heard?

[Chinese Democracy]

I sure hope so. I'm going to be really dissapointed if it doesn't make the final cut.

[Christian]

Brain kicks ass in the drums in that song!!!
it's amazing.

i think a studio version will do justice to the song, too =)

[Voodoochild]

I sure hope so, it's my fav along with Better. Fuckin' rocks.

Plus Fortus said it was one of the A listed songs.

When/where did he said that?

Incredibly underrated. A studio version would certainly turn around alot of critics.

I've been always saying that. I even made a version of Rhiad only with guitars to show people how awesome is the instrumental - and it doesn't have drums, but it's one of the best things on the track.

[whiny]

rhiad=perfect b-side; but don't agree with "catcher"...

Why would you want catcher in the album? WE already have a studio cut of it. Look at it like this. Would you rather have CITR that we already have or would you rather have an unreleased song like The general that we ?have never heard?

i know what you mean... but catcher (see catcher thread) is along with "better" my favorite gnr song... so i want a studio version, not the unmixed low-fi demo; i also think that catcher as a single could make the album a real success in the mainstream charts. an for "the general": next to "prostitute", "seven", "thyme", "this i love" and "sorry" the track i'm longing the most to hear. and rhiad: know that dizzy said it was just  a try-out track.

[madagas]

I think it will be on Chinese. I don't think any 2nd album songs would be on the potential setlist. He already has enough tracks floating around-more than he wants obviously .

[requiem156]

rhiad=perfect b-side; but don't agree with "catcher"...

Why would you want catcher in the album? WE already have a studio cut of it. Look at it like this. Would you rather have CITR that we already have or would you rather have an unreleased song like The general that we ?have never heard?

I think it's taking a lot for granted to say that the version of CITR that we have is anything close to a final mix. By your logic, none of the leaks we have should go on the album, but for people who haven't downloaded these songs, it will all be a surprise. That's why patience is a virtue!

[superdave]

i hope its on the album...  and i wish they'd start playing it live again

[Jizzo]

i sure hope so, its an awesome rocker

[Risico]

I don't think it'll be on CD - But maybe on one of the follow ups. Still, its presence on the setlist is certainly debatable.

I like the song, but I'd rather not have it on the album - Unless Axl severely overhauled the vocal melody and lyrical structure.

[Back Off Bitch]

Either way, I'd like to hear it in the studio... it's a good song with good lyrics... I think it will be on CD though because it's in their setlist options...

[NickNasty]

not to be redundant from what other people said, but given that its been in the setlist possiblities for two tours now, it would be really bizzare if it wasnt on the album....i liked the live versions id heard but would def. hope to hear a more sophsticated studio version.

[whiny]

for me "rhiad" in relation to chinese democracy = "shadow of your love" to appetite for destruction

[phi_kai_phi]

I am curious because they played it in 2000, once or twice in 2002, and it was always on the set list options in 2002 and it still is now. Plus Fortus said it was one of the A listed songs. So  I wonder if this means it made the album. I really love the song and really want to hear the studio version but I would rather have it be a b side on the single because I waint as many new songs as possible. That is why I also hope CITR doesnt make the first album

absolutely.

[The Dog]

How in the world would any of us know?

This is just as silly as the "could prostitute be the first single" thread you started.

[misterID]

rhiad=perfect b-side; but don't agree with "catcher"...

Why would you want catcher in the album? WE already have a studio cut of it. Look at it like this. Would you rather have CITR that we already have or would you rather have an unreleased song like The general that we ?have never heard?

That's why you shouldn't listen to leaks!

I'd love to hear a studio version, and hear how its changed. And for the record, I haven't listened to any of the new songs since a month and a half after the leaks, just so they'll sound fresh and new on the album. I'm not going to nit pick the tracklist now, I just want A tracklist.

[CheapJon]

i can't understand why people like this song so much.. the lyrics aint nothing special IMO, just a bunch of "ah oh ah:s" and a very nasal voice of axl, no rasp.. it could be much better with other lyrics maybe but right now it's nothing special for me.. i like silkworms far more compared, that song has cocky and also cool lyrics.. it's kinda unique it it's "shape" really cool sound, drumming and riffs.. and you can get your aggressions out listening to it