It kind of isn't fair because these are all legendary classic songs, but this is so much more enjoyable to listen to than LTD and 4. I am not hating on those albums (they just don't overall do a ton for me aside from a few tracks on each), and I got a lot of enjoyment and good memories out of SMKC from 2010-2015, but it just got so stale. Even though it is a covers record, it is so refreshing. The backing band is awesome, the guest choices are killer, and even the song choices have a lot of variety. It is not all just straight blues or songs that sound alike. There are different kind of blues, soul, and classic rock. Even his guitar playing is a lot more interesting than on LTD, 4, and on the "new" GNR songs. I love that Living for the City solo, in particular. He even mixes up his tones a bit from song- to- song and they all sound good. This feels like a real passion project.
I love it. Slash killed it.