Andrews Rock Blog

Am I the only one I know who is anxious to hear a finished and complete “Chinese Democracy”? Tell me I’m not. Because right now, amongst people I know, I’m the only one who seems remotely interested in hearing the fruits of Axl Rose’s 14 years of labour. Jeff and Carly always yawn when I bring up the album; it seems as though the long wait has made them, along with so many people, care less about this seemingly mythical album.

That being said, this week the F.B.I. were very interested in “Chinese Democracy” after 9 tracks rumoured to be part of the finished album made their way onto the internet via a blog site. Within hours, the fellow who posted the tunes on his site received a phone call from the G N R camp asking him to pull the songs. A few days later, the F.B.I. dropped by his work, and the next day visited the guy’s home to check out his computer. Clearly, this is some stellar publicity for an album that’s rumoured to be complete and awaiting it’s official release. 

While I haven’t heard these new leaked songs, I have heard 5 new Guns songs in various forms that are supposedly set for ”Chinese Democracy” should it ever be released. They’ve all sounded great to me, especially the tunes “Better” and “There Was A Time”. I tracked down a live and pro-shot version of “Better” on You Tube which I’m guessing Axl doesn’t have a problem with and thought you might want to take a listen and tell us what you think. I have to say, this live version is just “ok”. I prefer the leaked studio version I heard, but Axl definitely cuts loose towards the end and shows he’s still got the chops.

Take a list, have your say, and then use “GNRBETTER” as today’s bonus code. On that note, I’m off again for a road trip to Chicago. I’ll be back Monday. Have a good one!

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