The Linguine Dilemma
Only Axl Rose could create this much hype. Get ready, America, for two shots of turkey next month: Thanksgiving and Chinese Democracy, the long awaited (by whom?) new album from the latest incarnation of Guns N’ Roses.
I will admit whenever I hear “My Michelle” on the radio, I feel the need to roll down my windows and speed. However, when I hear “Patience” I want to puke. Guns N’ Roses was probably one of the most pivotal bands to exemplify the true excess of city life. You know you’d rather dance with Mr. Brownstone than Dr. Feelgood. They were the nail in the coffin of 80’s excess that made grunge a breath of fresh air.
Since 1994, Axl has been trying to helm Chinese Democracy. In the decade plus since: Guns N’ Roses broke up, reformed with new members, broke up, reformed with new members, Axl tried dreadlocks, reformed with new members, and now wants to drop the culmination of their work.
Sebastian Bach is quoted as saying the new album: “will be [expletive] amazing!” Hey, if Sebastian says so, then it must be so. Next I hope he tells me Milli Vanilli could sing.
This could be a huge publicity stunt, or the real thing. Either way, be prepared to invade Best Buy on November 23rd to purchase your copy. That’s right, Best Buy got exclusive rights to distribute the album, and so did the Internet via leaks.
The best part: Dr. Pepper made a deal that if Chinese Democracy is released before the year is out, everyone in America will get a free can of Dr. Pepper. Wow, two things I dislike on the same day, I might have to stay in bed to keep out of the cold November rain. Oh come on! I couldn’t resist.
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