So here's my two sense (ha ha! like instead of 'cents'! Get it? It's hilarious, trust me. You'll think so in the future). I think (now this is of course according to my tastes) that they're ability to write an awesome slow/quieter song diminished after tiny music. I can't think of one song I don't think is perfect off the first 3 albums. And even though i don't think there's one song on the last two that i like as much as any one song on the first 3, I feel that the more rock songs were better than the non-rock songs on the last 2 albums. I mean I think there's plenty to enjoy of course, but as I said, to me the first 3 are basically perfect (to a point of course, I guess that's an oxymoron but you get the point). I do like some songs more than others on the first 3 but they're all way up there. Whereas on the last 2 I can dig alot but I don't feel they are on the same level as before, especially on the lighter songs. I don't know the names as well as I should but for instance days of the week, I can appreciate some things about it, but when I first heard it I was like "what is this shit?" and when someone told me it was STP it took me by surprise. I mean that main vocal and main riff or whatever you wanna call it is way poppier than anything I've heard from them. Almost like a different band. And it's not the genre 'pop' i don't like (though I USUALLY don't) because I do like some pop stuff. But that song, I don't know, didn't vibe with me overall. And Atlanta, you guys have heard the song 'my favorite things' right? If not listen to it and atlanta back to back if you even have to. So there's a couple for you along with most of the other lighter songs from later on. I've got you also is similar to sour girl during the chorus at one point. And don't hop on me about 'oh things are going to get repeated here and there' because if I noticed it and it stood out that much, they should have too, there's smart musicians. it's the 'i got you, i got you to... and the chord changes, compared to the 'what would you do, what would you do? to the chord change if anyone follows that). Ok, so a couple other things whoever said the person who doesn't like adhesive is a poor soul was right on the money. i feel for them. Also, why hate MC5 and Dumb Love? They both rock and to me are as good or about as good as any of the other rockin tracks on the last 2. and of course RIde the Cliche, great song. It's a shame it's not more appreciated. I don't even really see why that one would stand out as different from the other tracks to any large degree. I love the whole thing and I think all the songs are in a similar excellent musical 'environment' if you will. masterpiece. favorite one. Anyways sorry for the book. I didn't plan it this way.
