GNR, STP, blah blah blah...now that that is out of the way, I can recommend this cd to anyone without preconceptions. After listening to it straight through about four times now, I've found there isn't one song that I don't really like or want to skip. I sit back, crank it up, and enjoy a great rock and roll cd from these vets. If you want GNR and STP, buy them, if you want something fresh and new, you're ready for Contraband.