Chinese Democracy

album by Guns N’ Roses

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Chinese Democracy is the 2008 studio album by the American rock band Guns N’ Roses. The album was notable for its protracted production, which spanned approximately 14 years and an estimated $13 million in costs. It was eventually released after several tracks were leaked online. While Chinese Democracy received generally positive reviews, it became the band's worst-selling studio album. The album's performance was attributed to various factors, including the changing music industry landscape and the band's record label. Despite this, Guns N’ Roses continued to be popular in concert, with original members Slash and Duff McKagan rejoining the band for tours in the 2010s.1

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…from the album, tentatively titled Chinese Democracy, were leaked to the Internet. After some 14 years, an estimated $13 million in production costs, and an exclusive distribution deal with electronics retailer Best Buy, Chinese Democracy hit store shelves in November 2008. It was greeted with generally positive reviews, but it…
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…from the album, tentatively titled Chinese Democracy, were leaked to the Internet. After some 14 years, an estimated $13 million in production costs, and an exclusive distribution deal with electronics retailer Best Buy, Chinese Democracy hit store shelves in November 2008. It was greeted with generally positive reviews, but it…
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