Quote Originally Posted by Sephex View Post
Hmmm, that's too bad. I think they did a fantastic job putting it together. I guess since I kept up with the band the whole time I have a different set of expectations and desires. I'm glad this record sounds the way it does. Lyrically, it is a bit on the weak side, but I'm never was a huge lyric person. I focus way more on how a song sounds in most genres. I think at the very least that this record is a massive improvement over the last few efforts.
I too am first and foremost concerned with the sound, but if I'm not digging the sound, sometimes the lyrics can help propel the music (or prop it up). We can agree on that last part at least.

I just want to be blown away again.