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"Democracy" is Appetite for Destruction part 2. Even though it's complex in lyrical content like the Illusions, the song quality rivals their debut release. While Lies was too short and the Illusions too long, "Chinese" is just right. And it delivers, as long as you're open to a new different approach to rock and roll. While the Illusions delivered some quality ballads and rockers, the intensity of the albums was soft. "Chinese" sees GN'R back angry, when they're at their best. Was it worth 17 years? No record is, outside of GN'R's debut and Led Zep iV. But "Chinese" prooves one thing- Axl was and always will be Guns N' Roses.