I JUST BOUGHT CHINESE DEMOCRACY!!!!!!!!!!!!

[D]

Got to Best Buy

Sign outside that said "Guns N Roses Chinese Democracy, the most anticipated album ever

Went inside. they had a huge cardboard stand packed with CDS and the Vinyls on top.

I noticed right away that a HUGEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE amount of Cd's were already gone.

I carefully selected which copy of CD was mine and then grabbed a vinyl off the top.

took it to the counter..... the dude at the counter said "Man, Everybody is buying this today. There has been over 100 people already before noon in here buying this. Then he asked me what the big deal was about it and I gave him a 2 minute cliff note version of why this CD is so popular and sought after. He said "Damn, all this craze over this makes me want to go buy a copy. *Dude was black by the way, not that it matters but he didn't look like someone who would be a GNR fan.

So his interest was peaked for sure.

also, I live in Chattanooga TN which isn't a huge place. and our best buy isn't in a super populated area, so if 100 already bought it before noon, I can't imagine how much this is gonna sell in huge cities.

1 million first week i say.


I thought it was awesome though hearing how many people already were in there and just the look of amazement on the cashier's face.

I am still in shock that I actually have this CD

Its like I can die happy now.

[AC]

That's fantastic. I was just at FutureShop in Calgary and didn't even see, although i wasn't looking for it either (had to return a blu-ray player).

a.

[Chief]

I just got it. Surreal moment.. it is just so strange to see this cd sitting here on my desk!   Very happy that they did it though!!!!

[Black Betty]

I just finished my second full listen of Chinese Democracy on my home system and have never been so emotional over a piece of music in my life. And I'm not just saying that cause I'm just a Guns fan. The sound, the emotions, the personalities of each song are nothing short of brilliant. So well put together, like a million piece puzzle. Listening to this record gives me hope. Mark my words, this record will change the landscape of music.

[colma]

I was the 1st person into Best Buy this morning (Trotwood, OH).  I was surprised that there wasn't a large display, just cd copies (no vinyl) of 'Chinese Democracy' on the end-cap of an isle.  The display was actually sharing space with another release (not sure who - didn't care) and they had a small pic of Axl on display too.

Some of their employees must have picked up some copies ahead of me, as there were quite a few already gone from the racks.

As I paid for my 3 cds, I mentioned the album to the cashier - he seemed to care less 

[Dr. Blutarsky]

Just got home from my local Best Buy in Melbourne, FL



Bought the CD and vinyl. I am debating whether to even open up the vinyl LP or leave it sealed since I have the CD anyway.

They had the big stand with CD's on 4 sides and LP's on the top. When I went to the cashier he said that must be a really good album since he saw 10 people just in his line buy it within the last hour. I told him there has been a long wait for it and yes it is really good, he didn't strike me as a GNR fan.

Listened to a few songs in my truck on the way home, much better than the leaks and better sound quality than the stream at myspace.

[SLCPUNK]

I'm leaving my record sealed.

[stone_temple_roses]

I just got mine today (Best Buy, Fairless Hills, PA) When you walked in there was a stand just for CD with the cds stacked and the vinyls on top. There wasn't any additional merchandise unfortunately such as T-shirts, but I'll go back and look for some later. I am enjoying the cd right now, listening to There was a Time. It's great definately woth it.



~STR

[Dr. Blutarsky]

I have a lot of classic vinyl ( Led Zep, Stones , Beatles, Pink Floyd ). Chinese Democracy seemed to just fit in that caliber. I hope more artists put out vinyl, the digital download with it was a great idea, though I got the CD anyway. I've always had a soft spot for LP's. Artwork is much more appealing on a larger scale. Some would argue vinyl is a superior quality compared to CD's. Warmer sound and a direct transfer of the music VS being digital or something along those lines.

[D]

I have somewhere around 200 vinyl albums

So I was going to pick up a new Record player anyway in January

SO I will listen to my CD vinyl then. I unsealed it to get the free DL.


CD for car
Free DL for Ipod
Vinyl for chilling at home and listening to it while surfing the net.

[Nostradamus]

Is it just me, or can Buckethead's sound be heard all over this album?  Obviously he was a big part of the album, but without reading who wrote what parts you can just hear bucket's sound everywhere.  I hear sounds from his Colma album all over this album in different parts.  When I first heard Bucket was in GNR way back when, I bought several of his albums, including Colma.  I remember thinking if Buckethead could duplicate that sound, and add it to Axl's lyrics and vocals, then this album would be magical.  Don't get me wrong, Fink is great, but I wonder what this album would have been without Buckethead.  It sure would be great to see him join the band again.  I am not too enthused about Bumblefoot, although, granted, I don't know a whole lot about him.   

[dungbeetle]

Orgasm for the ears!  This is totally great.  I am holding the vinyl like its my baby.  Not to many people understand this!

[Sillything]

It's like a rollercoaster, truly

[dallasgel]

I picked up the cd at Costco here in Saskatoon and I have ordered the vinyl from HMV but it doesn't come in until December 2   I wish we had a Bestbuy here.  Oh well!  Awesome album.  It is funny to think that it was 6 yrs ago that my wife and I drove 1000 miles to see GnR in Vancouver and I am finally holding it in my hands.   

[Is he struggling?]

Scotland has Chinese Democracy!! 

Actually the whisky in the bottle is a recently bought malt, Highland Park 18 years. The Crown Royal deluxe bottle is actually about 40 years old, from when my parents stayed in Canada. My mums brothers immagrated there and started familes years ago, my parents moved over for 5 years when they were a young couple, I think that bottle was bought when they left.

I always knew I would have to have a wee dram for this occasion 

Nice.  I have a bottle of Highland Park (just the normal 10 12 year) at home at the moment.  A good break from the overpowering Islay malts.  You should join us in the sporadic but always fun whisky thread.

Wow... 18 year old Highland Park and Chinese Democracy. Now that is living, my friend 

[mikestone]

Is it just me, or can Buckethead's sound be heard all over this album?  Obviously he was a big part of the album, but without reading who wrote what parts you can just hear bucket's sound everywhere.  I hear sounds from his Colma album all over this album in different parts.  When I first heard Bucket was in GNR way back when, I bought several of his albums, including Colma.  I remember thinking if Buckethead could duplicate that sound, and add it to Axl's lyrics and vocals, then this album would be magical.  Don't get me wrong, Fink is great, but I wonder what this album would have been without Buckethead.  It sure would be great to see him join the band again.  I am not too enthused about Bumblefoot, although, granted, I don't know a whole lot about him.   

definaltly (sp) sorry i  soo fucked right now listening to it in mt bar on full blast !!

yeah i hear "colma" on hear which to me is amazing cos coma is my fav buckethead CD and to have him and axl write together Well.........................
If The World,T.W.A.T FUCKIN HELL I'M JUST LISETNING TO TWAt mannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn this is fuckin amazingggggggggg

sorry.........i own a bar and i have endless supluyys to alchollllllllllllllllllllllllll and C.DDDDDDDDDDDDD

[mdttkk]

Just bought mine at HMV a while ago.  My purpose in life is complete!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[burnz007]

Hey all,. 
I want to congratulate Guns N' Roses and all the fans who've waited all these years and stuck w/ them to finally see the release of Chinese Democracy.  I'm thankful to have a place to share w/ fans like myself all things GNR ... what an exciting time. 
The day is hear and I'm listening to Chinese Democracy right now... as I'm sure many of you are ! !
"This I Love" is stuck in my head... how great is that song?
 
-Mike

"I just can't let it die" - Axl Rose, This I Love

[Ax]

I feel very much the same way, like everyone who waited for so long and stuck with Axl deserves a pat on the back. After hearing it all the way through, I feel like the wait was worth it all and was not let down one bit. If I could talk to Uncle Axl, I would just say Thank you, you gave me something amazing. And yes, I had huge hopes for This I Love as I have been hearing about it since the mid-1990s, and it still blew me away, it's a worthy follow up to the likes of November Rain and Estranged. Truly an epic song and an instant classic.

[thomas]

i got my copy today and i love it well bring on the next album