I have the CD and I think that it's very good. There are a couple of different musical styles within. It's up to date and a very good listen.
Axl is a different breed. He can be obnoxious, aggorant, and a pompous ..., but his musical genius is far apart from other metal/hard rock bands. The lyrics are well written. Some like him some don't, and some loathe him. Still, I enjoy "Chinese Democracy" better than anything out right now.