I am huge fan of the lips over the years, but I really am dissappointed in this album. The album feels like it is a rookie attempt to create music. I think for being in business for what like 20 some years the song writing should be better. The album does gain some speed towards end, but it is just really shaky and forgettable for the most part. I don't think it should even be compared to Zairekka, that is a bold and ambitous album. Sorry but it just doesn't hold up to the rest of their material.