for me the album shows that axl is not trying to be a rock star, he's creating art, art will always be analysed by the spectators.
jack white said in one of the white stripes songs (2nd album) that singers (artists) get the chance to set themself on fire but manage only to do the same thing every time. Axl is taking risks, Axl is not rehashing paradise city or resting on lorrels (spelling?) axel is forging ahead. No I don't think he's Jesus, but he is inspiring- make art- make people question everything! God bless