Velvet Revolver-Libertad

Libertad delivers much of what you'd expect from the super group Velvet Revolver.Almost every song begins with Slash's grinding guitar riffs and is rounded out by a solid rhythm section.While Libertad never reaches the songwriting level of an album like Appetite For Destruction,it still features some cool rock tracks and many classic solos by the incomparable Slash.

The first song "Let it Roll" is a perfect opener to start with.It sounds a lot like what you would hear from the 80's glam metal era where bands like Poison and Van Halen ruled.The band chose a fitting new single "She Builds Quick Machines",which starts of with a guitar intro similar to "Slither".That riff pretty much makes the song.You hear the intro much of the way through and up until the breakdown,where it is effectively slowed down to make way for a killer Slash solo.Few songs in the album get a bit repetitive but Slash once again saves the day with his guitar solos.The rhythm section is exceptionally tight in Velvet Revolver,with "American Man" the best example of the talent.The song draws you in pretty quickly with an intro that doesn't put the guitars in the spotlight.A grooving bass line from Duff McKagan and a brilliant mellow percussion from Matt Sorum is at the forefront of "American Man".Also Pills,Demons,etc and For a Brother deserve a special mention as these songs are dedicated to the memory of Michael Weiland and Daniel Sorum.

Jaw dropping solos,loaded rhythms and seasoned harmonies make this album worth listening to.The album may be a bit different from Contraband but it definitely is good.Listening to this album is time well spent.

Band:Velvet Revolver
Album:Libertad
Year:2007
Genre:Hard rock
Rating:7.7/10