Okay it's getting better but still their worst album IMO. Is it me or do some of these tunes have a slightly more punky and maybe even new wave type melodies?
I really dig the following tunes "Change the World", "Cocaine Cowboys", "Anarchy", "California", "Lickin Dog", "Circus", "Sin City", "Drinking Without You". The rest have sunken in yet and "Snakes in Paradise" just frustrates me to hell. It's got this cool groove and then chorus just leaves me cold. I'm expecting him to scream or something to make the tune seem heavier but the whisper throws me off.
Yep, I'm on my second spin. I should say I don't hate it, and I'm sure it'll grow on me, it's just not grabbing me by the balls. This is definitely Crashdiet's "Tinnitus Sanctum." I hope they realize, like Edguy, that slick production is a good thing.
One thing, I must add, "Garden of Babylon" is my favourite track, so far. I know many of you will say some shit like, it's too experimental, and the like, but, for me, it's one of the ballsiest tracks on offer. And was that a sitar I heard? Or am I just losing my mind?--more than usual.