when i first bought this cd i thought it was the greatest thing i had ever heard. Velvet Revolver isn't quite as heavy as Guns N Roses, but they are accomplishing exactly what GNR did almost 20 years ago. GNR stopped the hair metal dominating tv, and now VR is driving out pop punk. however, i don't really think that VR will ever make it as big as GNR did. but this may be a good thing, because shortly after GNR reached extreme popoularity, they came to an end. but now for the music. as i said before, they aren't quite as heavy as GNR, and vocalist Scott Weiland isn't anywhere near as talented as Axl Rose. SUCKER TRAIN BLUES is a cool song that gets the album going. then there are some alright songs and then theres SPECTACLE. after SPECTACLE the next good song is HEADSPACE. then SET ME FREE, SLITHER and DIRTY LITTLE THING. these are the best songs on the album, but there are some other ok songs it really depends on what your looking for in these guys. but the bottom line is there will probably never be another Guns N Roses, but these guys are doing a pretty good job at keeping some rock in the mainstream.