Axl Rose and a constantly revolving cast of musicians and producers make this a GnR album in name only. Released in 2008 but sounds like it could soundtrack a late 90s David Fincher film. Absolutely not the hot mess it's sometimes made out to be and though there's a duff moment or two and brevity is not it's strong point it's excellent in parts.
Certainly doesn't deserve the negativity heaped on it.