After reading reviews, I thought I'd pitch in my 2 cents. I've had this album since about a couple days after it's release, and feel like I can provide a valid commentary on it. This album isn't THE album of the decade nor is it the WORST album of the decade. Plain and simply put, it's just another album. I am a little disappointed by the fact that you've got members from GnR and STP and all very talented musicians, and this is the product. If this album was made by another band, it would probably receive glowing reviews from reviewers all across the board. I remember interviews in anticipation of Libertad being released, and it being more of an experimental album, and I'd say VR hit that on the head. Since Scott is now officially back with STP, I'd like to see if VR puts out another album or if they'll fade away. It seems like they'll still be together, and choosing a singer could be a challenge, and it could also be quite rewarding, depending on who steps up to the plate. She Builds Quick Machines and The Last Fight are probably standouts if you want to call them that. I was never into ELO so I didn't know Can't Get it Out of My Head was a cover- well done and it definitely had me fooled and is probably one of my favorite tracks on the album. I admit, it took a few times listening to Libertad to really like it- I'm dating a girl who loves VR and got me into this CD- even a year after its release, I still listen from beginning to end, even with the low points of the album. Metalheads will condemn this album to the fires of the underworld, but fans of older hard rock will like it. I like all types of rock and music in general and enjoy the cd. True, the signature work of Slash isn't really there. The songwriting and delivery by Scott is lacking. He sounds clean on this album and I don't think that people are used to hearing him sing that way. This album is alright, but not the best of the year or decade, or that VR has done. If they stay together, there is only one direction for them to go, and that is up.