I'm new to Guns N Roses...

[BlowUpYourVideo]

I guess the good thing about the GNR catalogue for a new fan is that it isn't too big or confusing. I think getting into, say, Bob Dylan would be a bit more challenging.

But PLEASE dont get involved in all the old band vs new band BS.

I would definitely agree with this point. There's only so much each side can say before it gets really boring.

[jeffaz02t]

Yeah, only right way to listen to old stuff is listening it played by new band. Why listen classic songs in their original form, performed by the people who created them? Wheres the sense in that lol??
 While doing it, you might wanna buy a huge poster of Slash and urinate over it, and then roll on it back and forth while listening to Finck's beautiful guitar.
That's the local  way.

well, excuse me for coming to a FANSITE to show my support for my favorite band. i had no idea doing so would offend some of you. yes. as witnessed throughout the 06/07 tour, it is my opinion that the current GNR play those songs better than those ex-assholes who still try sponging off the band name. i think finck's contributions to the album were absolutely amazing. and nothing about those contributions made me miss that lying asshole that you mentioned above.

Dude, stop acting like a little pop fan. I do not really care about personality or who said what to who. Fuck the gossip. Are you into GnR for their personalities? I am not. I am into them for their music, AFD through CD, KICKS ASS. I am sure you have a life-sized poster of Hannah Montana on your wall too, cause she is so dreamy!

[jeffaz02t]

Seems to me it would make most sense to listen to the most current album.

It would. It is great. But that is like trying to study history, starting with the present. You need to see where you came from to totally understand where you are going...

[doooodickiebr]

Seems to me it would make most sense to listen to the most current album.

It would. It is great. But that is like trying to study history, starting with the present. You need to see where you came from to totally understand where you are going...

i agree with this. 

sorry you missed out on the UYI days...gnr ruled the world back then!!!!  axl IS better than ever now though!

[axljungle]

Seems to me it would make most sense to listen to the most current album.

It would. It is great. But that is like trying to study history, starting with the present. You need to see where you came from to totally understand where you are going...

I totally agree, great phrase

[-Rob-]

Yeah, only right way to listen to old stuff is listening it played by new band. Why listen classic songs in their original form, performed by the people who created them? Wheres the sense in that lol??
 While doing it, you might wanna buy a huge poster of Slash and urinate over it, and then roll on it back and forth while listening to Finck's beautiful guitar.
That's the local  way.

well, excuse me for coming to a FANSITE to show my support for my favorite band. i had no idea doing so would offend some of you. yes. as witnessed throughout the 06/07 tour, it is my opinion that the current GNR play those songs better than those ex-assholes who still try sponging off the band name. i think finck's contributions to the album were absolutely amazing. and nothing about those contributions made me miss that lying asshole that you mentioned above.

Dude, stop acting like a little pop fan. I do not really care about personality or who said what to who. Fuck the gossip. Are you into GnR for their personalities? I am not. I am into them for their music, AFD through CD, KICKS ASS. I am sure you have a life-sized poster of Hannah Montana on your wall too, cause she is so dreamy!

little pop fan? i'm 31 yrs old. where did i say i'm interested in discussing some ex-asshole's personality? i was attacked for simply suggesting that i prefer the current member's versions of the AFD & UYI tracks. i'm sorry. but that's my perrogative - and one that i believe i am entitled to. i support axl rose - and i support the here and now. i'm not intererested in some assholes who have spent the better part of the last decade spreading lies about my favorite frontman. is that so strange for a fan?! yes. chinese d is my favorite album. and yes, when i want to listen to the older tracks, i choose to listen to live versions performed by the 06/07 lineup. why cant i feel that way on a fansite without being ridiculed by others and being subjected to ridiculous comments about hannah montana?

[jarmo]

Seems to me it would make most sense to listen to the most current album.

It would. It is great. But that is like trying to study history, starting with the present. You need to see where you came from to totally understand where you are going...

I'm sure you can enjoy Chinese Democracy without having heard a note from the previous albums.

And then go backwards from there.




/jarmo

[ppbebe]

like i said chinese democracy is huge. It's kinda like the history of rock is crystallized into it. 

[mrlee]

Seems to me it would make most sense to listen to the most current album.

that's all i'm saying too. but apparently, that thought seems to be taboo here to some 'fans'. i can't begin to describe the sense of joy this album has brought me. it truly is an emotional rollercoaster ride from start to finish. at times, you'll feel really pumped. at  times, you'll find yourself crying - almost uncontrolably - at the heartfelt despair & anguish that is felt in listening to some of these songs. i can't recall an album that has ever been as lyrically deep and powerful. i will forever be  grateful to axl for getting these songs to us. in time, i have no doubt this will be remembered as one of the greats - delivered to us by a man that has lasted the test of time. thank you, axl.

Here we go.  Please Grow up.

I never said dont listen to CD, nor did i say it was bad.

I like ALL Guns N Roses, i think that makes me more a fan of this band than someone who only likes one album by them.

[ppbebe]

Yeah with freedom of speech, it's ok to state an opinion that the debut album is the best, whereas to see the huge growth from the early ones in the latest work is wrong and sacrilege.     

[Jim]

Seems to me it would make most sense to listen to the most current album.

It would. It is great. But that is like trying to study history, starting with the present. You need to see where you came from to totally understand where you are going...

I totally agree, great phrase

Richard Dawkins wouldn't... The Ancestors Tale was written backwards. I see no problems with that.

[mrlee]

Yeah with freedom of speech, it's ok to state an opinion that the debut album is the best, whereas to see the huge growth from the early ones in the latest work is wrong and sacrilege.     

Im sick of people on here choosing to see what they want to in peoples posts and opinions.

Again, im not knocking on CD. Read my post i talk about it and state how it is good but i also say how different it is to the earlier albums.

My issue is that he is trying to persuade this guy not to listen/buy/whatever the bands previous albums because he doesnt like the old band members. He also then goes to discredit the work and the very reason most of us listen to Guns N Roses, of the previous line ups.

Its fine not to like Slash, i dont like him very much either. Hes commercialised himself far too much. But that doesnt take away from the awesome music THE BAND produced. He hasnt done anything worthy since GNR in my opinion anyway.

In blunt what im saying is. Stop talking down to anyone that doesnt lick the new line ups ass. Why should i dislike old GNR just because there is a new line up. Cant i like both? 

[D]

I hated the Spaghetti Incident at first, but now I Find myself listening to it a lot.

Really, u can put the needle down anywhere in GNR's career and find a ton of shit u like.

what is cool about GNR is, they are so much more than the famous "greatest hits"


I recommend finding and waching Chicago 92. IMO one of the greatest GNR shows ever.

[mrlee]

I hated the Spaghetti Incident at first, but now I Find myself listening to it a lot.

Really, u can put the needle down anywhere in GNR's career and find a ton of shit u like.

what is cool about GNR is, they are so much more than the famous "greatest hits"


I recommend finding and waching Chicago 92. IMO one of the greatest GNR shows ever.

Already beat ya to it on recommending that beast of a show  

[D]

What make GNR so amazing also is just the realness.

Like in concerts, Chicago for example, who else but Axl would ever get a way with telling a bunch of people from Chicago to shut the fuck up and have them oblige?

Those concerts are so spontaneous and so chemistry filled, they hold your attention and are just great to watch.

[jarmo]

What make GNR so amazing also is just the realness.

Like in concerts, Chicago for example, who else but Axl would ever get a way with telling a bunch of people from Chicago to shut the fuck up and have them oblige?

Those concerts are so spontaneous and so chemistry filled, they hold your attention and are just great to watch.

FYI: Axl's still Axl.

It's not like he stopped speaking his mind.


There's a reason why he's considered to be one of the greatest front men ever.




/jarmo

[Layne Staley's Sunglasses]

I never had the luxury of having a new album in front of me when I first became a fan.

It's your call duder, you can't really go wrong.

Just be sure and digest all the material properly.

[D]

What make GNR so amazing also is just the realness.

Like in concerts, Chicago for example, who else but Axl would ever get a way with telling a bunch of people from Chicago to shut the fuck up and have them oblige?

Those concerts are so spontaneous and so chemistry filled, they hold your attention and are just great to watch.

FYI: Axl's still Axl.

It's not like he stopped speaking his mind.


There's a reason why he's considered to be one of the greatest front men ever.




/jarmo

To avoid miscommunication, i was talking of GNR concerts as a whole ranging the entire span.

Just used chicago as an example due to the Rolling Stone interview story and the shut the fuck up to the audience which was great.


RIR III is good, MSG 2002 is great, I haven't got to see as many 2006 boots as I would like but what I've seen on Youtube are great as well.

[Skunk]

Interesting thread...


If you already have AFD and both UYI albums, then i'd probably move on to Chinese Democracy... what a lot of people are saying makes sense about listening to things in order, but if you have the Illusions then you're good. Those are the bridges between Appetite and Chinese.
The Spaghetti Incident is my least favorite (though there's some songs i really dig), and i think a lot of fans list it last, so i'd hold off on that.
Lies is awesome, and there's some songs you'll love, but i'd recommend Chinese Democracy not just because of how amazing it is, or just because it's new (both good reasons), but more importantly because you get 14 tracks, where as lies is only 8. Chinese Democracy is 71 minutes of music, and if you ask me there's not a bad note on it.

Either way, you can't go wrong! 

[Annie]

What make GNR so amazing also is just the realness.

Like in concerts, Chicago for example, who else but Axl would ever get a way with telling a bunch of people from Chicago to shut the fuck up and have them oblige?

Those concerts are so spontaneous and so chemistry filled, they hold your attention and are just great to watch.

When was this? 92 or more recently?