GUNS N' ROSES - THE VILLAGE SESSIONS -BEST SELECTION- 2CD [WRATHCHILD]

In 2019, the outtake recordings of "CHINESE DEMOCRACY", commonly known as "THE
VILLAGE SESSIONS", were leaked from the locker of Geffen Records A&R Tom Zutau and
became a hot topic in the general news. A digest version press 2CD featuring carefully selected best
takes and versions from the 8-hour studio session is now available!
This recording was immediately bought back by the band after it was leaked, so despite the buzz,
only a few enthusiasts were able to listen to it, and the previously released VOL.1 (3CDR) and
VOL.2 (4CDR) of the same title were also sold out immediately and difficult to obtain. VOL.1 (3
CDR) and VOL.2 (4 CDR) were all studio sessions that were leaked from the locker, and the
recording levels and sound pressures were all different, so they were items for enthusiasts who
valued the material value. However, this time, the best takes and versions of the songs have been
carefully selected, and the sound pressure has been adjusted to be even throughout, making it a
long-awaited release with content and structure that emphasizes appreciation and can be
recommended to all fans! First, disc 1 mainly contains demos and rough mixes of the songs from
the "CHINESE DEMOCRACY" album, and then singles such as "PHAHAPS" and "HARD
SKOOL" released after Slash and Duff returned. Disc 2 contains songs that have not yet been
released, as well as rehearsals for "KNOCKIN' ON HEAVEN'S DOOR" and "WELCOME TO THE
JUNGLE" by the members at this time, and the content covers the key points of the album
production, from songs that are almost final mixes to rough songs before the vocals are added. The
cover illustration is something that the band wanted for "CHINESE DEMOCRACY" but was told
they couldn't use for political reasons, so this is the definitive "CHINESE DEMOCRACY" session,
including the design, and it's finally here!
disc one

1. CHINESE DEMOCRACY [11/05/00 (Ver.1)]
2. SHANKLERS REVENGE [09/14/00 CD (#1)]
3. 3 DOLLAR PYRAMID [04/03/01]
4. THE BLUES [10/23/00 (#6)]
5. IF THE WORLD [11/07/00 (Ver.1)]
6. T.W.A.T. [08/06/01 Old Beaven Mix]
7. CATCHER [3/27/00 (30)]
8. RHIAD & THE BEDIUNS [6/1/01]
9. I'M SORRY [10/26/00 B. Head CD (#1)]
10. I.R.S. [03/27/00 (21)]
11. MADAGASCAR [11/05/00 Drum Adds]
12. PROSTITUTE [06/01/01 Original Drums]
13. PERHAPS [3/27/00 (19)]
14. HARDSCHOOL [11/08/00 (12) NU AX]
15. SILKWORMS [11/07/00 (Ver.1)]
16. ATLAS SHRUGGED [08/20/01 Drums at Regular Level]
17. QUICK SONG [09/29/01 Full Take with Vocal]
18. BILLIONARE [10/15/00 Blk/Frg Dat (#2)]
disc two
1. STATE OF GRACE [03/27/00 (12)]
2. NOTHING [11/08/00 (Ver.1)]
3. EYE ON YOU [11/07/00 (Ver.1)]
4. PROM VIOLENCE [11/13/01 Take 3]
5. INSIDE OUT [04/03/01]
6. THE REBEL [11/15/01 Take 1]
7. MUSTACHE [11/07/00 (Ver.1)]
8. OKLAHAOMA [03/23/00 (10)]
9. DUB SUPLEX [10/05/00 Blk/Frg Dat (#5)]
10. DEVIOUS BASTARD [10/05/00 (#6)]
11. ZODIAC 13 [11/08/00 (Ver.4)]
12. TONTO [07/14/00 Blk/Frg Dat (#3)]
13. REAL DOLL.com [09/14/00 B. Head CD (#2)]
14. ME & MY ELVIS [03/23/00 (#10)]
15. CIRCUS MAXIMUS [11/07/00 (Ver.1)]
16. D TUNE [03/23/00 (11)]
17. CURLY SHUFFLE [03/23/00 (15)]
18. KNOCKIN' [09/29/01 Acoustic Version w. Axl Take 3]
19. WELCOME TO THE JUNGLE [09/29/01]
Demos and Rough Mixes from the Chinese Democracy Sessions 2000-2001