i think these days is consistantly generaly good..but it dont have any standout tracks barring these days...i agree with sambo-chris about the pace of the record, but it is a great record...im not sure about all of crush being 'catchy'...mystery train is one of the best songs on crush and i would hardly ever call it catchy...same with 2 story town and a few others. crush is an awesome feel good album, and that is wot its meant to be, whilst these days is somethign loads darker and deeper...i think comparing those two albums are crazy cos they are total oppsites...