I've been listening to Slash's live album, Made in Stoke.  it's strangely unexciting.  it's actually all a bit too well done, too slick.  Slash's guitar tone is very smooth, almost artificial sounding, and there's a very odd lack of passion.  it doesn't help that i really don't like Myles Kennedy's voice.  yes, he can hit all the high notes, but not with any personality or passion.  he's a bit like having a vocal keyboard!  all makes me a little worried about the upcoming studio album.