"Chinese Democracy": Is this for real?

By no means am I a huge GNR fan, but they have to be acknowledged for their pop culture contributions and just for being such excessively egotistical rock stars (the stories of Slash's drug excesses alone are junkie hall of fame worthy).

But now that "Chinese Democracy" not only has a release date but a corporate sponsorship attached to it, it looks like a go. I got this in my e-mail today:

GUNS N’ ROSES CHINESE DEMOCRACY CD SET FOR NOVEMBER 23 RELEASE AT BEST BUY
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First Single – “Chinese Democracy” – Premieres on Radio on October 22
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Pre-Order Begins Today at www.bestbuy.com/chinesedemocracy
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MINNEAPOLIS, October 22, 2008 – 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.

Of course, GNR jumped the shark a long time ago, but now they're in the same league as bands like The Eagles, who only release their albums at Wal-Mart. At least CD will be available for digital download.

Haven't heard the lead single yet. Not sure if I want to. If anyone out there cares to give a review, feel free to do so in the comments section. Peace.