One would think this man would be on top of the world at this point in his life. He's just released a solo album, back on tour with arguably one of the greatest bands in recent years, his name and face are everywhere, and he's dating Carmen Electra, or so the media would have us believe. So knowing this as the CD began to spin, I couldn't help but feel a sense of incredulity as I listened to the first track, "Rexall," and I heard him sing "I hate my life, I hate my life, never want another wife". I reflected on this moment of irony but quickly disregarded it and I began to truly hear the music, and I have to say, the music is amazing.

It's everything I had expected from the mind and fingers of such a gifted musician. Gripping beats and expert guitar artistry lace the entire album. I found myself held by the music from track to track, each one not failing to disappoint. Musically this is Dave at his best.

Now there is a reason I didn't rate this album higher. Lyrics and vocals left much to be desired. Vocally I didn't hear any strength in Dave's voice, I felt as if I was listening to a back-up singer, with the lead having never showed. I almost felt like there was a consistent musical build-up leading to nowhere. To make matters worse, the lyrics left me feeling confused at times, disturbed at others. Not only was most of the album difficult to understand lyrically, when I did catch on, I didn't like what I heard. The line '"I want to taste your saliva, I wish you were my daughter, I wish I was your father, we could keep secrets" was a deal-breaker for me.

I would definitely recommend this CD to any fan like myself. If you've followed Janes Addiction and appreciate Dave Navarro, you will appreciate this album. I just don't recommend trying to listen too closely to the words.