Don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoy the new album. I would be lieing if I said I like it more than "...Is A Real Boy" though.
There's a handful of songs I absolutely love, and a handful of songs I strongly dislike (hate's too strong of a word.)
I think there's a rawness it's lacking that past albums have had. I also wish the song topics were as diverse as the sound ( I like a good love song, but too many make me feel ill.)
I do understand that bands change and their styles evolve...I just love their old sound, and hope they don't change too much.
That being said, Max is still a lyrical genius, and the album is definitely still worth buying.
The songs that are good, are very good..