Is Riyadh going to be on the album?

[whiny]

nobody believing dizzy that rhiad was just a try-out track?

[Voodoochild]

Dizzy *maybe* said that quite some time ago.

I say *maybe* because, as far as I remember, that interview with Dizzy were mixed up with some stuff wrote by the guy who posted, so I dunno what was true there.

[Risico]

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

I'm with you on prefering Silkworms - As messy as it sounds, it certainly has a clear "shape," while Rhiad, as aggressive as it is, doesn't really have much structure to it.

That said, we haven't heard the song in roughly 4 or 5 years, so who knows what it sounds like now.

[wight gunner]

I've got a feeling that Riyadh will appear as a B side to the first single what ever that is, probably a live version to boot. If they are planning to release 3 singles from CD only better will be an A side from whats in the public domain to date, the other two will be unheard to date songs. ?

Better is my bet for the first single, loads of people have heard /like/love it and should sell enough copies to get the word out that good music is still coming out of the GnR camp, plus they have lots of live stuff to cobble a video together, with it. The next 2 to drop like I said will be new 'a' sides I also have a feeling that by having Better as the first single, the wrinkles have been ironed out for live performances, nailing it every time, not just on stage but off stage at the mixing desk/lighting desk. ?May seem a lazy option, but a sensible one.

[alternativemonkey]

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

Let me look my press release . . . hmmmmmmmmmm . . . No didn't see it. I'll just e-mail Merck and give Baz a call.

These posts are pointless. 

[KillYourIdols]

I hope it's on the album. I always thought it was a cool track. They may have worked on it extensively as well at this point--who knows, it may not even sound like we remember.

[alternativemonkey]

I've got a feeling that Riyadh will appear as a B side to the first single what ever that is, probably a live version to boot. If they are planning to release 3 singles from CD only better will be an A side from whats in the public domain to date, the other two will be unheard to date songs. ?

I've asked this question before. Is there even such thing as a "B-Side"? With itunes and electronic media, do singles even come at as mini-CD's with multiple tracks. I haven't seen those since U2 made a mockery of the format.

As for the post, it doesn't even qualify as speculation - it is a fantasy world lodged in the deepest corner of your mind.

[CAFC Nick]

Sorry Dave but you make it sound like we can give you a definite 'yes' or 'no'.

We know as much as you.

[TWAT RULES]

Catcher is a fucking instant classic!!!!!!  i hope like hell it makes the album

[whiny]

Catcher is a fucking instant classic!!!!!!? i hope like hell it makes the album

 

[CheapJon]

Catcher is a fucking instant classic!!!!!!? i hope like hell it makes the album

 

i aint no mod, but i do now that this thread is about rhiad not CITR and that it's against the rules with "smiley only posts"

[ppbebe]

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.

Snap!

I hope Riyadh will make the upcoming Portland show and a future show in brazil.
I really do because I know people who're really in love with this song will be in attendance at the shows. Altho they will be happy with whatever set as far as the shows are good. And I not even being at these places won't be disappointed either way. Just a wish.
Please please play Riyadh for my fellow fans at the rosegarden. 

[whiny]

Catcher is a fucking instant classic!!!!!!? i hope like hell it makes the album

 

i aint no mod, but i do now that this thread is about rhiad not CITR and that it's against the rules with "smiley only posts"

not happening again... you're right; but where did you geht your -2 karma?

[Journeyman]

I think it will be on the album. It has been rehearsed for the european tour and now for this tour so...

[GNRslave]

I think it will be on the album. It has been rehearsed for the european tour and now for this tour so...

exactly,  simply put, i dont think they'd rehearse a song or put it as an opition for shows if it wasnt going to be on the album

[CheapJon]

Catcher is a fucking instant classic!!!!!!? i hope like hell it makes the album

 

i aint no mod, but i do now that this thread is about rhiad not CITR and that it's against the rules with "smiley only posts"

not happening again... you're right; but where did you geht your -2 karma?

no harm done jarmo was nice enough to give them to me

[Bartlet]

exactly,? simply put, i dont think they'd rehearse a song or put it as an opition for shows if it wasnt going to be on the album

But they have rehearsed and are playing lots of songs that we know arent on CD. And they played Dont Cry, and i think 1 or 2 others, a few years before they were released. and shadow of your love never made it to an album.

[Gagarin]

Yay!  Something to discuss.

Riyadh would absolutely be great on CD... I mean, I liked the song... It was complicated live and I think it would shine on the record.

[zakas80]

Riyadh shouldnt be on the album!  Catcher should!!

[ShotgunBlues1978]

This song kicks ass.  A studio version will be great.  It has good lyrics and I love the intro and the solo