I think this album is another example when the band takes the time to work and revisit their songs the result is improved. the lyrics the arrangements the nuances of every song seem better worked with attention to detail. of course jons vocal delivery limits some songs but still a well crafted song passes the test of time. these days was redone with different producers, rerecorded guitars etc.. hand was said it wasn't good enough and they reworked it, while bounce and wan (ok bounce was better not a good album imo) were finished in time frames and didn't have the time to revisit again and again the same project