I've pretty much thought that about the last couple of albums, but my opinion changes when I see them perform the songs live in concert on DVD.
Then the hooks get in my head, and I can enjoy the new material.
I was really upset when Paul took over the new vocal duties, and boycotted them for awhile because of that.
But now I think he's really a combo of all of the previous singers and adds his own flavor as well, and think he's the best they've ever had.
In the live concerts he lets the material take the spotlight, and it feels like the band is more of a group, rather then a singer and Arena musicians backing them up.
Thanks for the reminder about the release, going to order.
EDIT: Ok, the US release date is June 1.
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