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So I'll just be realistic with this review, the CD isn't flat out horrible. It's been so long, and honestly did anyone even figure it would finally come out? I know I did not.
Sweet and simple, it's not a great album. It does not live up to the hype of being prolonged what, 17 years? Most of the songs on it had leaked through the internet over time as it is. There is no consistency in the song list, the sound varies from track to track. There are some songs that are pretty catchy though and even remind you of old Guns, and then there are others that just leave you thinking "...what the heck is this?" All in all it is a unique sound. You may like it, or you may hate it.
Overall, it's here. Congrats Axel Rose, you successfully compiled a list of random songs you had been hoarding and "perfecting" for years and years and put them on a CD. If you are like me, and you liked Guns N' Roses in general you may consider getting the album just for the fact that it is here. If not, you really aren't missing too much.
What's great about it: Well just the fact this Album was actually produced.