It could be a few things that might of defused Chinese Democracy. First off it is an anti-establishment (Government) kind of cd. Our precious government don't want rebellious artists waking up the general public to the truth. They also are controlling what the major record companies are promoting and pushing. It's all buy-out politics. They rather put out Hana Montana type of artists or soulful girl singers in push-up bras to make money. It's safe. It doesn't rock the boat. You really have to ask yourself this question. If Chinese Democracy came out say in 1994 or say in place of Use Your Illusion the cd would of hit number one because this kind of rock music was 'in' and the government still didn't have complete control over dismantling the 'good rock that puts people wise and an eye on the Government. You have to remember that G&R were a rock group like the Doors for their time. They scared the hell out of those politicians!!!! lolo