December 3, 2008 by George Koroneos
Guns ‘N’ Roses
“Chinese Democracy”
Geffen
Notes: Double LP set in a gatefold sleeve
How does one review the unreviewable?
That’s what it comes down to. Guns ‘N’ Roses were once my favorite band – 15 years ago. In that time, I discovered grunge, punk, hardcore, psychobilly and pretty much disassociated myself from the LA hard rock scene, which pretty much perished in the wake of Nirvana. Over the years I’ve dusted off “Appetite for Destruction” and, for the most part, the record still kicks ass.
The same can’t be said for the Illusion collection. What was once my favorite set of CDs that should have been sold together rather than milking me for three week’s allowance, now sounds like a bloated mess of overproduction. Those records pretty much killed the band and some of the best songs on them were not even written by Axl Rose.
Flash forward a decade and a half and Best Buy is actually releasing “Chinese Democracy” – a record that on paper has everything wrong going for it. It’s got a terrible name, rumors of electronica influence, two dozen musical contributors, and – the worst part – full creative control by W. Axl Rose. A man, for all intent and purposes, is still trapped in 1991. Read the rest of this entry »
November 3, 2008 by George Koroneos
Even after the news broke that GNR’s Chinese Democracy was going to come out (albeit as a Best Buy exclusive), I still doubted that it was going to see the light of day. Well, looks like GNR thinks it’s coming out, and that’s all I really care about. The site is pretty much down except for this splash page. However, they are streaming tracks on it. Can’t wait.
October 26, 2008 by George Koroneos
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Hosts: Chuck Nasty and Georgie Bungalo
Air Date: October 23, 2008
Show Reviews:
*Gwar at Starland Ballroom
Chuck: “Toxic Holocaust was the main focus of the show. It was awesome, I bought a t-shirt and the album on record. It was put out by relapse.”
*Legendary Shackshakers at Mercury Lounge (My first concert injury in ten years)
News:
New Guns N Roses Record
H2O tour
Ian Mackaye Spoken Word Tour
Sasha Grey making a normal movie
TV:
Should Terminator be put out of its misery? Or will it get better?
New shows that kinda suck: Fringe, My Own Worst Enemy, Heroes
Chucks Video Game Review of the Week:
“I am playing everything right now, This truly is the best time of year for games, everything is out. Little fall review action.”
Random Topic:
The new Metallica CD is good
Music Pick of the Week:
George: Hellbound Glory
Chuck: Toxic Holocaust
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