Funny, astute comments about Guns N' Roses by Sasha Frere-Jones in the issue of The New Yorker (5/15) that came in today's mail. It was a mini-preview advancing the sold-out shows scheduled for the Hammerstein Ballroom, beginning tonight.

"He (Axl Rose) knows that the excitement of seeing Guns N' Roses has been replaced by the excitement of possibly not seeing them. At this point, it might be better if Guns N' Roses did not turn up. The original records would keep doing their work, and a riot might ensue, a more accurate (if also more actionable) expression of the band's spirit than whatever music they are, or aren't, making."

She brings back not-so-fond memories of such GN'R classics as "I Used to Love Her (But I Had to Kill Her)." Axl and Co. were openly misogynistic -- and rightfully taken to task for it -- long before that loser Eminem came along with his own set of fun-loving songs about hating women. Wonder why all the rockcrits give Eminem a pass?