Contraband = excellence

Review Score: (10/10)
As most of you know, Velvet Revolver is made up of the very talented, formely Stone Temple Pilots vocalist, Scott Weiland and two original members of Guns N Roses, Slash (guitar god) and Duff.
Supergroups these days don't live up to their expectations but 'Contraband' surpassed all of mine. Weiland has a sort of aura about him that makes him irresistable - he has the type of voice that can sing practically any type of song, whether it be hard rocking straight in your face rock or calming, acoustic ballad types, he pulls it all off.
Velvet Revolver stepped on to the scene with their single 'Slither'. This is a great introduction to the band, it isn't their best work but it is not their worst either, if they have any bad songs that is. Since then, they have released the ballad-esque 'Fall to Pieces' and their newest 'Sucker Train Blues', which falls into the heavy category.
Highlights of the record include 'Do It For The Kids' - listen to the introduction, 'Big Machine', 'Set Me Free', 'You Got No Right' and 'Loving the Alien'. This is a great rock album. I wouldn't say this is one of the best albums I've heard but it's definitely one of the best I've heard in a while and I would recommend it to all. It's great for the car or just rocking out. You can't pass up Weiland, Slash and Duff.

Sidenote: I just saw these guys live in concert on Monday, November 22, 2004. They are amazing. If you like the album, I highly suggest you go to see them live for they put on a hell of a show and they blow the roof off the place. Weiland is one of the best performers I've seen.

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