«--Previous Post | Blog Index | Next Post--»
New Guns N' Roses Tracks Leak Online
Guns and what now? Oh yeah, there used to be a band called Guns N' Roses, I guess, back in the 19th century or something. For some reason they stopped making music, and then the wait for their new album, Chinese Democracy, stretched into the ridiculous. Okay, it's actually been 14 years since the band's last new material, and now a set of what appear to be real G n' R tracks have leaked online, reports Billboard, prompting a quick cease-and-desist from the band's management. Yesterday, the music site Antiquiet.com briefly posted nine tracks, which have now spread about the intertubes like some sort of liberty-based political system in a large, crowded country. So, do they suck?
Well, if you believe the commenters on Antiquiet, not hardly. "To call this groundbreaking is like saying outer space is 'big,'" explains Johnny Firecloud, and Sam can't even muster up a complete sentence, gurgling, "the energy the musical diversity!!!!" Yes I said yes I will yes!
After the jump: Check 'em out yourself, if you dare...
But are these really real G N' R tracks? Billboard's done their research, reminding us that six of these songs have been leaked already in earlier versions, but these are purported to be "mastered" and "finished." One of the three never-before-leaked songs was performed live by the band in 2001 and 2002. Stereogum has some easy-to-enjoy YouTube versions of a couple tracks (which they're calling "underwhelming") and you can listen to them here:
"Chinese Democracy"
Hey, Axl's getting topical, singing "Blame it on the Falun Gong/
They've seen the end and you can't hold on now."
"This I Love"
In it, Axl croons, "It's not a question whether my heart is true," but I guess the question is whether you can get your heart to finish an album, ay, ay?
As of yet, there has been no announcement of an actual release date, but we'll keep you appraised of developments as they unfold.
Comments
Boy do these suck.
Wow, I love Mother Jones, and for some odd reason thought I was the only GN'R fan here...LOL! Anyways, Axl was always different than the late 80's metalheads--for one, he had very diverse musical tastes and influences, and secondly, he was more ambitious about his desire to explore his "Muse/s" so to speak. When the 1st set of leaks were released a few years ago, one of the best songs (not included in this batch) was Catcher in the Rye, featuring Brian May of Queen on guitar. The song is dedicated to John Lennon and describes Mark David Chapman's mindset and obsession with J.D. Salinger and John Lennon. The song sounds like a modern Beatles or Queen track, and is quite brilliant. Of the new batch, Better, the title track and especially the funky/flamenco guitar ladened "If the World" are standouts. Axl really deserves credit for taking an artistic chance with such a brand name. Kudos to him, and Mother Jones for discussing this fascinating chapter in music.
Posted by: Alex on 06/19/08 at 5:05 PM Respond
BTW, the youtube link you have titled "This I Love" is actually "Eulogy of a Broken Heart".
Posted by: Alex on 06/19/08 at 5:06 PM Respond
> BTW, the youtube link you have titled "This I Love" is actually "Eulogy of a Broken Heart".
Thanks for the update, but I'm having trouble confirming that. Perhaps titles are still up in the air at this point?
Posted by: Party Ben on 06/19/08 at 5:56 PM Respond
> Boy do these suck.
I dunno... I kind of like them! I mean, they're bloated and ridiculous, but sort of endearing.
Posted by: Party Ben on 06/19/08 at 5:57 PM Respond
Leaked? They couldn't give these tracks away, an attempt at a viral campaign is... sad.
Posted by: Gordon Wagner on 06/19/08 at 8:16 PM Respond
fuck you wagner
Posted by: joe on 06/29/08 at 9:52 AM Respond
ARCHIVE
RECENT COMMENTS
These Men Are From Hell, not Mars (1)
earledj wrote:
Kay Hymowitz appeared...understanding..of the men she wrot...
[more]
Your Friday "Awwwww" (1)
Busty Dilettante wrote:
Thanks for the smile, DD. And ditto on the bubbe envy.;-)...
[more]
The Christmas Wars MMVIII: Attack of the Atheists (12)
Lightning Joe wrote:
I say "Merry Christmas" too -- but I don't believe in Gawd...
[more]
Paul McCartney Announces Unreleased Beatles Track (1)
Moskowitz wrote:
Release every musical doodle. That's my vote. Apparently, ...
[more]
Never-Nudes Rejoice: Arrested Development Movie In the Works? (2)
TimJ wrote:
If they need financing, there's always money in the banana...
[more]
TV on the Radio and Portishead Battle It Out for Album of the Year (1)
jesse wrote:
Are you kidding? Granted, I haven't heard Dear Science. Bu...
[more]
Melissa Etheridge Says "You Can Forget My Taxes" (1)
Derik wrote:
As a former Californian and heterosexual I would be honore...
[more]
Bush Appoints Lee Greenwood to National Arts Council (1)
smitisan wrote:
And you were worried about SCOTUS. Is impeachment still of...
[more]
The Hidden Cameras' Anti-Marriage Sentiments Way Ahead of Their Time (4)
hjpowell wrote:
CHICAGO - Coretta Scott King, speaking four days before th...
[more]
Barack Obama, Wire Fan (10)
Anna B wrote:
I absolutely agree with you, PBLUNT, it is impossible to b...
[more]
RSS
Feed
Movable Type 3.33
Posted by: twinkle on 06/19/08 at 5:03 PM Respond