So that's why they pimp the CDs after every break and give tons of advertising? They do that after THEY pay for the music? I doubt that.

What does 4 million hits have to do with 4 million albums sold? Streaming something at low-fi that people would have downloaded in hi-fi to check out if they wanted to? I think people heard the first 2 tracks, didn't hear the SCOM riff, and forgot about it.

Seems like a waste of money.

Well, it would have been different if it was Chuck Norris or Mr. T, but come on. Tommy Hilfiger?

I wonder how much they paid for that. Seems like they could've gotten money for the tracks if that's the route they would take.

The only time I remember CD having an uptick in sales since the release was the week they paid WWE to have it as the official song of their pay per view.

Just so, so incompetent. It wouldn't have taken a genius to promote this album and made some serious cash. I really figured money would've healed all the bad blood, bitterness, and chaos, but I guess not.

Axl might tell us that it was all the record company's ineptitude and "business as usual" mode, but he didn't do himself/them any favors.

Mick Wall said in his last interview that Axl was strapped for cash around 06, which is why he did those tours. I'm really starting to doubt those claims, especially in light of Axl's recent inaction.

BUT, what kinda clubs are we talking? 2000 seat venues? 5000? They'd run sellouts easy. Tons of major acts are selling out 5000 seat venues, and the shows are better for it.

Everyone assumes Axl would have a hard time swallowing his pride and playing anything less than stadiums, I don't know this is the case. It's plausible, but I dunno. He knew what he was doing when he chose to not promote CD. If he truly wanted to return to that status, he'd have done things a lot different.

Another question I have is -- how many years does Axl have left of performing? He's already winded and having a hard time singing songs and just looks goofy running around. It's only downhill from here, and from what I've heard, he ducks off stage for a good amount of time between songs already. What's next, lipsynching?

almost better than the original (which i never cared for too much)