Depends what you like.  I've never been a huge Clapton fan, except for his early guitar-god stuff. I was just riffing on the fact that his tastes seem to progressively downplay his guitar-god roots in favor of blues.

I've heard he puts on a mean show though, and I hope you have a great time. Plus, the dude's a legend no matter what he's playing, so it's cool to get a chance to see him.

I think you just bought tickets to see an old black bluesman. 

I still listen to it regularly, but I still vastly prefer the antiquiet leaks. The only thing missing from them for me is Sorry.  I don't like the added drums in Chinese Democracy, nor the change in the vox.  I still think of it as The Blues, and I think overall, the leaks are much more dynamic and powerful.  They get me pumped up every time I listen, and they're great to sit and drink to.  I even think Prostitute sounds better on the leaks, but I haven't pinned down why.

Also, I'm pissed that Axl would cut such a perfect line "like if your ass was you head you could tell".  My god, that line alone built a bridge between old and new GnR.

Lastly, before anyone thinks I'm too negative, I still listen to all the versions. If my iPod isn't on shuffle, that means I'm deciding which version of CD to listen to.

That is some purple prose there, it is.