Oh boy, I was really excited for this album and after my first listen to it I let it sink in a bit then I gave it another listen the next day and again let it sink in and came back once more to try again and I'm sad to report this is not a very strong album at all. The album opens with "Parade" which is an OK tune fairly typical for the band. The first single "She's So Mean" is an exemplary display of their great songwriting ability. That said it is one of the best songs on the album because much of this album is either too similar or too much like a Thomas solo album which aren't usually very consistent.This album is OK it is nothing special from a band I've come to expect a lot more from. Too much slow music and not enough up tempo energetic stuff to make this an intoxicating listen. It is more of a smothering listen because it sucks the air and life out of the room after a few tracks and never breathes anything back into it. I say buy a couple tracks from an online retailer if you feel inclined but don't waste your money on this album unless you are one of those sappy song lovers that will like just about any boring torch song or slow jam and if you are please stop listening to music because you have no taste. This is a pass you can find better music easily worth your investment of time and cash over this release.
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