I think it's one of those albums that because of the wait and mystique it would never live up to expectations, similar to what would happen if Dre Dre released Detox.Guns'N'Roses - Chinese Democracy.
Axl Rose and a constantly revolving cast of musicians and producers make this a GnR album in name only. Released in 2008 but sounds like it could soundtrack a late 90s David Fincher film. Absolutely not the hot mess it's sometimes made out to be and though there's a duff moment or two and brevity is not it's strong point it's excellent in parts.
Certainly doesn't deserve the negativity heaped on it.
This was the first Guns N Roses release after i became a fan. Some very good songs like Chinese Democracy, There Was A Time, Better etc. Solid enough album, not great but not bad.
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