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The myth...Chinese Democracy....the most expensive album ever made.....the return of Axl Rose. This is the album the rock world has been waiting for...and rumor has it that there's two more waiting in the wings...from the opening strains of Chinese Democracy .....this album is in a word-Epic. Every song may not be for all of us....but I guarantee there's something for everyone on this album.....all Guns fans should be able to get into something on here....a few stand outs: 1.Chinese Democracy-A pseudo industrialized sleaze treck thru the Chinese struggle against the Iron Fist of communism...and general rant against oppressive authority at large....a call to arms if you will.
2.Better- A spinning, writhing mash up of mid tempo good ness into a metal breakdown that you're sure to remember....this is an amazing groove....original and intense in it's scope but close enough to vintage Guns that old school fans will dig it.....amazing guitar work!
3.If The World- Latin Tinged, funky R&B with a suprisingly dreamy and poignant falsetto reminiscing of If the World would end today....
4. I.R.S- A sleazy rocking jaunt that shows Axl has still got the unearthly howl that endeared him to millions......the scream is back.
5. Sorry....a grinding classic reeking of betrayal and angst......different from Rose....but original and amazing.....very Floyd meets Zeppelin meets Guns vibe from this one...
6. This I Love-The crown jewel of this album in my opinion...a beautifully haunting piano piece with a heartbroken vocal. Genuine heartbreak.....this is losing the one you love most encapsulated in song. Those are my personal standouts....I could have reviewed the whole album...as many of the others are quite good as well....but the songs listed above are amazing in my opinion.....if you want to pick up a great album that will take you on a journey.....Buy Chinese Democracy.
What's great about it: Epic Production and Songs...This I Love is THE stand out track of the album...