8 Weeks to Go

[bringbackadler]

I am as big an Axlite as there is on this site. I originally got in to GNR because of Axl and a little bit Izzy. However, honestly, I really don't trust anything Axl says in regards to the album. You can spin the shit anyway you like-read what you want to read. He has led his fans down the primrose path since 2000 with multiple well documented references to imminent release of the album. Tentative is tentative and is no different to normal people than saying the album will be out in Fall 2006-"definitely". Definitely is more positive than tentative-correct? So, you guys can continue to spin spin away, but reality is, there is no release date set.

Well, here's to hoping that you are wrong.   

[madagas]

No, here is to hoping that he does what he says he's going to do. It has nothing to do with me.

[jarmo]

It all boils down to the fact that Axl said it takes eight weeks, it's now eight weeks before March 6th, do you think he'll make it? 

That remains to be seen.

The reason why I think it's "just" a tentative release date and not a definite one is because, if you read the letter again, it mentions various things that need to be sorted out before the release.

When the letter was written, those things weren't done.

So when he says: "With that being said, this is not a promise, a lie or a guarantee, but we do wish to announce a tentative release date of March 6. This is the first time we have done this publicly for this album. Others have made up all the other dates for their own reasons. We would like to assure the fans that everything in our power will be done to meet this date.", I think he means it.

March 6th isn't a promise, but they're gonna do everything possible to get it out then.


Obviously if it's out on March 7th, some will call him a liar....



/jarmo

[ppbebe]

what we should be sure is that they are doing their best to stick to the date.
If you don't feel the determination, you're not a fan but a denier, I'm afraid.

We would like to assure the fans that everything in our power will be done to meet this date.

[CMY]

Just my $0.02, I think we're looking at April-May. I'd like to see it in March but the time frame is just too tight at this point.

At least I definitely know '07 is "the year". I'd love to say why but that would probably just start another shit storm on here. 

[GnFnR87]

i think everyone needs to relax. things are obviously in motion, Axl said we would be notified if theres any delays. when march comes and we havent heard anything, then we should start bitching.

[russtcb]

Just my $0.02, I think we're looking at April-May. I'd like to see it in March but the time frame is just too tight at this point.

At least I definitely know '07 is "the year". I'd love to say why but that would probably just start another shit storm on here. 

Why does anyone think March is impossible at this point? It's not even February yet, there's still all sorts of time for a single and whatnot.

[ppbebe]

What a fan can do is to hope for the smooth progress for the band. Yeah all the best!

[CMY]

Why does anyone think March is impossible at this point? It's not even February yet, there's still all sorts of time for a single and whatnot.

I don't think it's impossible.. but this album has been a long time in the making and they're still working on it. Combine that with the need to actually (physically) produce the final product and the fact that we're already under the 8 week mark... doesn't look good.

Also, I'd hope that we're going to get a spectacular final cut and not just a release that is 'so-so' and dictated by the need to get it out ASAP.

[LunsJail]

Let's not forget the fact that a tentative release date is still much better than "it could just show up in the stores one day".

[vince41090]

I know I said I was done but this was just to hypocrytical for me to let it stand. Would you like me to dig up your posts from 3-4 months ago Jarmo? I thought it was coming in November? If we want to talk about people who have no involvment with the band yet speak as if it's the truth, you're a prime example?

I might not know what's going on, but at least I don't make shit up in order to make myself feel better like you seem to do.

 



/jarmo

You're so right Jarmo!!! Just read my posts and you'll see that everything I said was one big lie!!! 
Sorry for lying to everybody here, Chinese Democracy is in stores right now!! Jarmo's right, I just said we don't have the album so that I could feel better about myself  Axl did not lie to us and Beta/Merck did not help Axl draft the letter he gave us.
And on the topic of feeling better about ourselves by making stuff up; I bet you felt amazing after November came and went 

[ppbebe]

And where did jarmo say Chinese Democracy is in stores right now?

I don't think it's impossible.. but this album has been a long time in the making and they're still working on it. Combine that with the need to actually (physically) produce the final product and the fact that we're already under the 8 week mark... doesn't look good.

Well To me, who's a sort that would try the best till the very last minute... and guess what, Id ever get better marks than those who stop writing and leave the exam room early, it just looks good.

[alternativemonkey]

Counting back 8 weeks from March 6th, in order to determine an intermediate deadline in which to extract yet another press release from Axl is f*cking unreasonable.

We got our tenative release date . . . and sometime between now and then Axl will say something - "It's coming" or "it's not coming". You are not going to get daily updates.

Anyone that can't deal with that, should take a vacation from GNR.

 

[bringbackadler]

Why does anyone think March is impossible at this point? It's not even February yet, there's still all sorts of time for a single and whatnot.

Also, I'd hope that we're going to get a spectacular final cut and not just a release that is 'so-so' and dictated by the need to get it out ASAP.

I dont think you have to worry about us getting a "so-so" final cut ??

[CMY]

Why does anyone think March is impossible at this point? It's not even February yet, there's still all sorts of time for a single and whatnot.

Also, I'd hope that we're going to get a spectacular final cut and not just a release that is 'so-so' and dictated by the need to get it out ASAP.

I dont think you have to worry about us getting a "so-so" final cut ??

My point is that if there is something that Axl wants to do he should do it (and not worry about meeting that early March date). A few more months won't kill anyone.  

[jarmo]

Axl did not lie to us and Beta/Merck did not help Axl draft the letter he gave us.

Funny, last time you didn't use the word "draft". You said the letter was written by his assistant:

It doesn't mean I feel like it's okay to excuse all the lies by Axl and managment and kiss Axl's ass because his personal assistant wrote us a letter.

You can't even keep up with your own bullshit anymore.

And on the topic of feeling better about ourselves by making stuff up; I bet you felt amazing after November came and went

November was one of the highlights of the year for me. So yes.... 




/jarmo

[ppbebe]

My point is that if there is something that Axl wants to do he should do it (and not worry about meeting that early March date). A few more months won't kill anyone.  

I'd rather it will kill some stalkers.

[anythinggoes]

And on the topic of feeling better about ourselves by making stuff up; I bet you felt amazing after November came and went?

so when did Axl Management or anyone associated with the band say that the album will be out in November because i sure as hell missed that bombshell

[EFISH]

Obviously if it's out on March 7th, some will call him a liar....



/jarmo

Which is why I think that even if they lose a few weeks of promotion to get to March 6th, I think they'd want to keep that date because it'd look real good to get it out on that very date he announced. So, even if we get an announcement in 3 weeks, I think unless it's impossible to get it out then.....March 6th will be the day. 

[vince41090]

Axl did not lie to us and Beta/Merck did not help Axl draft the letter he gave us.

Funny, last time you didn't use the word "draft". You said the letter was written by his assistant:

It doesn't mean I feel like it's okay to excuse all the lies by Axl and managment and kiss Axl's ass because his personal assistant wrote us a letter.

You can't even keep up with your own bullshit anymore.

And on the topic of feeling better about ourselves by making stuff up; I bet you felt amazing after November came and went

November was one of the highlights of the year for me. So yes....?




/jarmo

I used draft as verb Jarmo, meaning to write. Which in that case would mean exactly what I posted before. You are really an extremely intelligent person!!!
Before you refute something I say, next time learn the difference between a verb and a noun ? Seems like you're the one who can't keep up with my "bullshit" ?



/vince