i know that this is not i pod compatible and copy protection is a hassle,but my review is for music on the cd.back in 2004 when this came out it was a breath of fresh air.rock,rock and more rock,from start to finish. This is great rock music. Slash rips on the guitar in his usual fantastic style. The songs and lyrics are superb. This band has such a great feel to them, I can't wait for the next installment. This is highly recommended whether you're a fan of Guns and Roses or not, as it's just brilliant rock music. Turn your stereo up loud, put on this album and let the good times roll!