Sound and 'fury', sort of, signifying nothing
Having listened to all the various 'incarnations' of the band, and appreciated all they've offered over the years, I'm at loss with this one. The songs feel incomplete, and at times, amateurish. While never a lyrical dynamo, Holmes lyrics on this album are probably some of his least creative, or imaginative yet. Not to mention repetitive and bordering on adolescent angst.One is left feeling like there was no real effort put forth, no feeling, or emotion on this album. The only thing this release has served to do is make me appreciate their other albums even more. The band is capable of much more than this.If the goal was to wallow in mediocrity, like so many of their imitators, congratulations. Mission accomplished.