GNR's 'Democracy' To Be Retail Exclusive?

[loretian]

I just noticed this news was posted on DrudgeReport.com, which is a pretty big deal.  Anyway, it's a very good sign that the release is near.  I am a little disappointed that it might be an exclusive for one store, but it's not like that will prevent me from purchasing the product, and if it makes the negotiations for the release go smoother/better, I'm all for it!

Whenever Gn'R news is posted on DrudgeReport.com, I get contacted by lots of people who see it and ask me if I'm aware of the news.  It's kinda funny.

On a side note, I've noticed some people complaining about WalMart and their anti-union stance.  Research... not provided by biased and sick people is a good thing!  I don't shop at WalMart, but unions, despite being a seemingly good idea, are horrible and corrupt in America.   My grandpa used to get his ass kicked on a monthly basis by the mob henchman who were was payed off by the unions in Detroit (the car companies did similar things but only to fight against the unions which were never prosecuted because of their ties to local corrupt politicians).  If WalMart allowed them, they'd seriously damage the company and it would be the consumer who'd end up paying more for less.  I actively fight against any attempts to start unions in my industry; it's disgusting and it makes me angry that some people choose to ignore the real affects of unions.  Companies and corporations are not the enemy, lawyers and their political buddies are, and the majority of America is blind to this, lead down a false path of anger by socialists and cowards. Real people with real jobs get hurt by unions, consumers get hurt, everybody gets hurt, and a few people get paid to do worthless jobs that only exist to keep existing.  Don't be a sheep and believe the bullshit documentaries put out there by so-called 'progressives' who want to 'progress' America by retarding our economy.

I might actually have to find a WalMart and buy my first ever WalMart product when/if the album comes out this way.  I find that I've been constantly forced to temper my excitement about Chinese Democracy lately; there are so many good signs and so many good things happening.  Cheers everybody 

[GNRreunioneventually]

yesterday on the radio they were playin G"n'R and the guy said something that the album was going to be released exclusively to best buy or circut city then i almost called him but then i thought whats the point he doesn't know shit.

but when he was on the air he didn't say anything about walmart

[ppbebe]

Just wait and see. If you don't like the retailer you can always take Bandita's idea. 

[faldor]

I never knew there was so much hate for Wal-Mart.  I could care less where it's released.  I support equal opportunity for all retailers.  The first one I drive by that has it, will get my money.

[ppbebe]

I didn't even know what the wal Mart was.  I tend to agree with cin a lot  so could be best buy is the better.

good/well< better< best

I just wish the best to GNR.

[jnjdemocracy]

Hi,
to be honest I don't understand the anti wall mart thing,
in the UK we have asda who I think have a very good reputation.
So not too sure what to say on peoples feelings about it.

My feeling is simple - where + when CD is released I buy it!!
Several times 

I have no idea who Best Buy are.....

I'm sure Axl + co are aware of their legions of fans outside the US so
don't panic I'm sure it will get released one way or another in a physical form.

If the walmart exclusive is true I find it interesting in that
we know the history of not selling previous albums but maybe things have come full circle and now they are willing to pay for the exclusive.

If that's the case I think that's Kudos to the Axl and the band and
just underlines how good this all could be.

Things are moving - lets get rocking

[grog mug]

I guess it's really happening then.  Looks like GN'R is shooting for that November release again....

[Jim Bob]

this is great news.   Best Buy would be the better option for most of us, but this is 2008 and with the decline in album sales over the last few years, these are the kinds of deals that get made. 

these deals are usually mutually benefitical to both parties.    I am buying 2 copies of this album the day it comes out regardless of where I have to go to get it. 

[TVC15]

If "Chinese Democracy" is sold exclusively at Baby's R Us or Petco, I'm THERE, however, I would rather the band choose Best Buy over Wal-Mart. Best Buy will begin selling vinyl LPs and musical instruments soon AND they do not edit their product.

 

[horsey]

I am definitely not a fan of exclusive deals. It can't be Walmart seeing as they censor everything although its possible none of the songs have explicit lyrics. we really dont know.

I was thinking the same about censoring.

that would suck big-time '

[cineater]

Sucked into another give your opinion--lol 

Guess we kind of over looked the good news, it's in negotiations to be released some where. 

My opinion don't mean shit.  I'm just babbling through the wait.  I've never put out a cd, I'll just say the management team knows what they are doing.  They have the proven track record.  Just let me know where and when, I'm there!

[Jada]

I think it's pretty obvious that the songs won't be censored or edited in any way by the retailer... Axl didn't take all this time to write the "perfect" songs just to have someone cut them to pieces.

[horsey]

yeah lets hope axl has the last say.if not we are screwed lol.

[C0ma]

Personally I could care less who sells the thing, as long as I can buy it when it's released.

[volcano62]

I might be mistaken, but doesnt Wal-Mart censor all their CD's? I haven't bought a CD from there in years, but I remember they were all censored at one point?

you can buy AFD uncensored at Walmart

[cyllan]

I guess that I'm a little old-fashioned and still prefer to buy records/CDs at a record shop.  For convenience, and since my local independent shop closed a few years ago, I usually go to HMV, where happily they still sell a limited selection of vinyl.  Having said that, I haven't waited heaven knows how many years for this album to be released only to worry about where I have to buy it.  As long as the content isn't compromised, and I can't envisage Axl agreeing to that happening for one minute, I'll buy it wherever I have to.  The good news from the article seems to be that things are still moving in the right direction and there's no doubting the credentials of the new management team if their past track record is anything to go by.   

[D]

This thread alone proves that people will complain about anything.

Lets see if I can say this in a way for people to understand.

CD IS COMING OUT! Smile, laugh, jump for joy!, we've been waiting almost 2 decades for a new GNR album and it's almost here.

WHO GIVES A SHIT where it's sold? 

[horsey]

yeah i hear that one folkz !

[grog mug]

So if it's only sold at one of these particular stores, how will they promote it?  Just posters hanging up in the stores talking about the album, and several commercials?  This would be great...!

[Jimmy?]

^ is that sarcasm or are you being sincere?

I personally would rather walk into my local Hmv or Zavvi to buy it, but to tell you the truth, what difference does it REALLY make. I'm sure they'll do whats best for the band and the album. They're not gonna want to cock this up.....that's for sure