Any time six years go by, it's going to be interesting to hear what a band that has been around long enough is going to come up with. That is not only in the content department, but the production, as well. With Soul Asylum's latest, both are well represented, even if it seems to be on a lighter level. It helps round them out as a versatile act, with a great new sound to top it off. There are also a lot of pop stylings here that seem to be detached from their early stuff. It's almost as if they sound younger and more vibrant. That’s pretty impressive after all they've been through, especially considering they’ve come through it with only one original member remaining. It's amazing how unscathed they sound. Six years has done them good. It’s almost as if they're a whole new band in every way. This album shows a more diverse approach, and it's a fresh result. This is a collection of tunes that just about anyone can enjoy, as it carries both younger and more mature audience appeal.

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