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Axl Rose needed an epic album to silence the critics who would undoubtedly hammer him for the fact that the album took 15+ years and for using the GNR name without any other original members. Thankfully Axl has delivered exactly that. Chinese Democracy is an uncompromising hard rock record with an incredible variety and some truely stunning moments. From the grinding rock of Chinese Democracy, to the industrial sounds of Shackler's Revenge, to the Elton John style piano on Street of Dreams, to the epic vocal performance on There Was A Time, to the soft but powerful lyrics of This I Love, this album has something for everyone. Chinese Democracy is without a doubt one of the best rock albums in a long LONG time. I will not put it up against Appetite because it is not the same band, both albums are masterpieces in their own right.
Do not miss out on this album just because you are upset that it is not the original Guns N' Roses. I would love to see them get back together just as much as anyone, but if you give this record a chance you will not be disappointed.
What's great about it: Phenomal music. Tons of variety. Finally something different