“Chinese Democracy”: The dead rising from the grave! Human sacrifice, dogs and cats living together… mass hysteria!
Axl Rose (Associated Press photo)
My excellent colleague George Lang passed along the big music news this afternoon: Apparently, Guns N’ Roses are finally releasing the long-awaited album “Chinese Democracy.”
The album will go on sale Nov. 23 exclusively at Best Buy and www.bestbuy.com, according to a news release. The title track and first single was released to radio today, and preorders also started today at wwwbestbuy.com/chinesedemocracy.
We’ve been hearing about this album literally for years, and I personally had no real expectation that it would ever really be released. So, this news falls firmly in I’ll-believe-it-when-I-see-it territory.
Actually, I’ll believe it when I unwrap a CD clearly marked “Chinese Democracy,” put it into my laptop or CD player and hear Axl Rose’s distinctive whine. It’s hard to imagine how this album will ever be able to live up to the level of infamy it has already achieved.
Here is the news release about “Chinese Democracy,” which George passed along for me to share with all of you:
Best Buy and Geffen Records announced that one of the most highly anticipated albums of all time, Guns N’ Roses‘ Chinese Democracy, will be available beginning Nov. 23 at Best Buy and BestBuy.com on CD, vinyl, and digital downloads. The title track, the first single from the album, was released to radio today, October 22. Chinese Democracy is the first album of new material from one of rock’s most influential bands since the 1991 simultaneous releases of “Use Your Illusion I” and Use “Your Illusion II.”
“The release of ‘Chinese Democracy’ marks a historic moment in rock n’ roll,” said co-managers Irving Azoff and Andy Gould. “We’re launching with a monumental campaign developed by Gary Arnold and the Best Buy team that matches the groundbreaking sound of the album itself. Guns N’ Roses fans have every reason to celebrate, for this is only the beginning.”
“‘Chinese Democracy’ is one of the most highly anticipated albums in music history, and Best Buy is thrilled to deliver this explosive and previously elusive release to Guns N’ Roses fans. Longtime fans will be rewarded for their patience and loyalty to this great band, while a new generation of fans will be blown away,” said Gary Arnold, Senior Entertainment Officer for Best Buy. “Axl Rose is one of the most dynamic and gifted writers and performers in modern music. Best Buy is excited to work with Axl to make the release of Chinese Democracy THE musical event of 2008!”
“Guns N’ Roses is THE premier American rock band,” commented Steve Berman, President, Sales and Marketing, Interscope Geffen A&M Records. “Partnering with Gary and everyone at Best Buy to release one of rock’s most anticipated and legendary albums is truly a moment in music history. We’re thrilled to be able to announce that ‘Chinese Democracy’ is coming, it’s coming this year, and it’s coming to Best Buy.”
Produced by Axl Rose and Caram Costanzo, the album, which will be released on Black Frog/Geffen Records, includes 14 tracks. “Shackler’s Revenge” debuted Sept. 14 through the Rock Band 2 videogame and “If The World” can be heard in the film ‘Body Of Lies,” which premiered on Oct. 11.
Chinese Democracy is being released in three formats: CD, Vinyl LP (with a free digital download of the tracks), and as a digital album. Pre-orders at www.bestbuy.com/chinesedemocracy begin today.
-BAM
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