This thread inspired me to put Libertad in my car yesterday. And you know something? I loved it! Can't really say why, I just really like it as an album 
I must say I really like Libertad. Contraband is a bit of mess I think, allthough it also has its great moments (like Sucker train blues, Do it for the Kids, Headspace etc.). the only thing that bothers me a bit is the fact that there aren't that much rough songs (Scott's fault, according to Slash) and that there aren't any epic or even long-during songs. On the whole I like Velvet Revolver, but I think Guns is doing way better with Chinese democracy.