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I've listened to Chinese Democracy 4 times in the last 24 hours. There is no doubt that this recording introduces an epic vocal performance from Axl Rose. The range and intensity of his vocals are the most compelling I've heard since Chris Cornell in the 1st Audioslave offering. What is missing is the singular guitar riffs from Slash. Buckethead does some good work here, but the truth is that without the presence of brilliant guitar play, this album is about the vocals. All in all it is an excellent piece of work.
What's great about it: The range, the style, the intensity