V (Live), any thoughts?

Anyone heard this album yet? I usually pick up anything by them right away, but I read a real bad review of it that made this outing sound especially poor. Link here >>> V Review

I mean, based on what they are saying about the songs, I'm afraid to even pick this disc up.

I've been a fan since their first album. It was back then that I got to see see them perform in a small, intimate bar setting in Philly. They were a relative unknown back then except maybe locally, but man they were so young and high energy! That show stands out as one of the best I've seen from any band, I think the setting really made all the difference. Plus, they were at an average age of probably 19 or so back then, which is how old I was as at the time.

Has anyone heard the new one? Any thoughts on it?

EDIT - I should add, the only song I've heard from this album is 'Overcome', which they've played out on the radio already. That's not really the type of song I like to hear from them, I like their edgier or more upbeat stuff a lot better.

 

Yeah, I agree with what's been said. What I'm reading and hearing about the direction they've taken has soured me on buying the new disc. Too bad, I think they have the energy and potential to be one of the best rock bands out there.

I'm *very* disappointed to see them stray into the rap metal scene. To me, this seems to indicate emulating the flavor of the week in music, a betrayal to their musical talents. I can only hope they get it together and make a comeback the next time around.