Chinese Democracy has arrived...

Great expectations…that’s all I can say about the release of Chinese Democracy after 17 years of hype/mystery/drama. You can listen to the ENTIRE album at the link below and make up your own mind:

http://www.myspace.com/gunsnroses

I‘d heard most of the record through various bootleg demos over the past 2 years and it’s NOT the GNR sound of yesteryear so if your looking for an “Appetite” remake then you’ll be disappointed. If you’re looking for the next logical progression from the “Illusion” records you’ll find some similarities but not an extension of those albums. The songs are an eclectic mix and you can tell which songs were written in the different years as the styles change (sometimes abruptly) from song to song. It’s a GNR record in name only so leave your preconceived notions at the door and listen with an open mind…you might be surprised how fast it grows on you. If not, at least you get a Free Dr. Pepper today because Chinese Democracy arrived in 2008!

Note: I normally don’t write about music but this record is different because of a personal connection. A friend (T-Rex) has patiently waited almost 44% of his life to see this day. Think about that for a second…almost half a lifetime! Where were you 17 years ago? T-Rex, I hope it was worth all the wait…and hope we don’t have to wait another 17 years for the next record!