I don't hate the album, but it ranks toward the bottom for me. It's an improvement over What About Now (the first album of theirs that I just flat-out didn't care for) but none of the "album" tracks really stand out for me.

Phil X is wasted on the album (as in not utilized enough) which is a missed opportunity to inject the band with a much needed rock edge. Hence why I don't miss Richie on this album.

Some positives though, it does sound like a genuine effort. Jon sounds genuinely into it and "I Will Drive You Home" is one of the best songs by the band in quite some time. It's got a "You Can't Lose at Love" vibe to it (A Crush B-Side that has never won me over) and sounds like it was pulled out of the Destination Anywhere/Sex Sells/Crush sessions.

Truth be told, I've only played the album a few times in the car and haven't really given it the attention an album deserves but I will revisit it soon.