Slashing 'Chinese Democracy' to 45 Minutes: RoundtableSlashing 'Chinese Democracy' to 45 Minutes: RoundtableAxl Rose's tortured opus has many moments of genius — and a good bit of bloat.Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Chili Peppers' 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' Gets Cut Down to SizeChili Peppers' 'Blood Sugar Sex Magik' Gets Cut Down to SizeWould band's 1991 masterpiece be even better if it was a half-hour shorter? Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
What if You Had to Cut 18 Minutes From Metallica's Black Album?What if You Had to Cut 18 Minutes From Metallica's Black Album?Can metal's most famous album be improved with some subtractions? Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
U2's 'Rattle and Hum' Gets Cut Down by the 45-Minute Album PoliceU2's 'Rattle and Hum' Gets Cut Down by the 45-Minute Album PoliceHere's how we'd cut down the overly ambitious 'Joshua Tree' follow up to a "proper" album length. Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
Beatles' 'White Album': 45-Minute Album PoliceBeatles' 'White Album': 45-Minute Album PoliceThe Beatles' 'White Album' makes a pretty good argument for its kitchen-sink track listing. Still, this thing is just too long (long, long).Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff
45-Minute Album Police: Def Leppard's 'Hysteria'45-Minute Album Police: Def Leppard's 'Hysteria'Don't get us wrong -- we love Def Leppard's Hysteria. We think it's their best album. But we also think it's too long.Ultimate Classic Rock StaffUltimate Classic Rock Staff