Some thoughts:
Only thing I like about this song is the solo. This really isn't doing it for me.
I am disappointed in Hickory and Bagman, as they sound too similar to me.
I love Between the Lines, but these other two songs lack something that I can't put my finger on. Just my opinion.
Having said that, I am still really looking forward to the album, and I feel overall that I will enjoy it.
For me, Between the Lines is CLEARLY the best song of these three that we have heard.
I would love to hear something a bit harder from the guys. I don't need another Sex Type Thing or Dead and Bloated to be impressed, but I'd like something a bit edgier. At least one song. To the same end, I'd love an "Atlanta" type of song on this record; something that calms the mood a bit. The track lengths seem to indicate otherwise, however.
Quite possibly, we may never hear that edgier style from the band again, and I'd be ok with that. Just want them to showcase some flexibility on the record.