Rolling Stone reviews Chinese Democracy

[Verse Chorus Verse]

I expected some asshole to write a review like, "Sorry, due to unforeseeable circumstances our review must be delayed till whenever", kind of like they did for the Fiona Apple album "When The Pawn...". Good to see the music actually reviewed instead.

[Dr. Blutarsky]

Good review, props to David Fricke. He's been at RS for a long time.

[michaelrose]

I didn't think I could become any more excited for the release of this album, but after reading that review...somehow...I'm even more excited.   

[falungong69]

way to go axl!   

it must be tough to read bad reviews after you've spent so long making something.  axl should go out and party like it's 1991.

[Annie]

I didn't think I could become any more excited for the release of this album, but after reading that review...somehow...I'm even more excited.   

Me too! Axl is THE KING OF THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[jsgillespie]

Great Review.  Gets me fired up!!

[FunkyMonkey]

What a great review.  My favorite parts...

It is plain, too, that he thinks this Guns n' Roses is a band, as much as the one that recorded "Welcome to the Jungle," "Sweet Child O' Mine," "Used to Love Her" and "Civil War." The voluminous credits that come with Chinese Democracy certainly give detailed credit where it is due.

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To him, the long march to Chinese Democracy was not about paranoia and control. It was about saying "I won't" when everyone else insisted, "You must."

 

[benfolds4980]

WOW.  I am sitting at my desk at work and my legs are almost shaky.  Now THAT is what i'm talking about.  Excellent, and truthful, review.

[Zartan]

 

Very good!!!!

[Rainfox]

Good review, props to David Fricke. He's been at RS for a long time.


Yes, since 1977.

He is the best rock journalist, maybe, ever.

Flies straight. Never goes for the man, but the ball. He'll mention the man but only in regards to the art. Be it Cobain, be it Brian Wilson, be it Axl Rose.

 

[DemocracyRose]

Good review, props to David Fricke. He's been at RS for a long time.


Yes, since 1977.

He is the best rock journalist, maybe, ever.

Flies straight. Never goes for the man, but the ball. He'll mention the man but only in regards to the art. Be it Cobain, be it Brian Wilson, be it Axl Rose.

 

Yeah great review...

But it wont be the same story in Denmark. Almost every big newspaper will say it sucks. You know what im talking about.

[Anywaythewindblows]

I'm astonished after reading this review. It is not only that it's so honest and fair. I think I've never read any music-related article better than this. It's absolutely brilliant, and the writing is just blinding.

I guess he felt truly inspired once he had listened to the whole Chinese Democracy!

[D]

I cannot wait to hear Sorry and Scraped.

Excellent review, I'm glad to see people judging it for what it is etc.

Any review that mentions anything not relevant to music, I throw away.

[dungbeetle]

I think the prevailing thought that todays culture does not have room for AXL ROSE.  My ass, lots of these publications sold lots of copies on account of GNR and there popularity.  Hinder and todays shitty knock off bands just don't have the AXL ROSE mystique.  I think MTV and Vh1 will support GNR more then you people expect.   GNR made MTV a lot of money too.

[wells]

I have a smile on my face ...   ... btw. (I have a feeling  ) Sorry and Scraped are 2 special songs, very special and amazing  

v. ..

[D]

I was watching some old YouTube stuff the other day and u quickly get reminded of why music sucks today. Axl is still one of the most "Real" people ever. He isn't out there doing a job, or doing a show * I mean he is* but u know what I am sayin, performing and playing is like watching Axl battle with himself and u can see it play out on stage.

The rants were fabulous, just because they were so spontaneous and once again real. He didn't put on a smile and fake it ever.  U always knew how he was feeling and u will never see that again.

That line by Fricke is fucking classic


To him, the long march to Chinese Democracy was not about paranoia and control. It was about saying "I won't" when everyone else insisted, "You must." That is Axl in a nutshell.

[14 Yrs Of Silence]

Very pleased to see Fricke write a respectful review (not that I would expect anything less).  Lets hope this butters Axl up enough so that he gives them an exclusive!

[Bodhi]

excellent review by Fricke...he certainly "got it".....Some journalists have never fully understood what Guns N Roses or Axl were about...It seems as though Fricke really got it...really cool...

[estebanf]

loved the review 

for those who need an english - spanish translation, click here

[AC]

This is great news. Less than two weeks away!!

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