Yup, I got it online a few days back as well, and it's an album that definitely grows on you. Earlier I posted about Robocop leaking, but that was just the demo, and it was horrible, but the album version is really really good. I don't think it's his best work, but it was done differently, so much so, that it's almost original. I'd personally give it 3.5 of 5 stars, because there is quite a bit of filler, but it's a pretty nice album.
Not to change topic, but I also found 2 other albums the same day, The Killers (Day & Age) and Coldplay (Prospekt's March).
The Killers went back to their roots with this one, but aside from the first 6 songs or so (and the two bonus tracks), this album really wasn't up to par no matter what Flowers says. It's a more upbeat Sam's Town, but it's missing those couple really good songs from The Killers that you'd expect to be popular in indie circles, but also popular on mainstream radio. What I like though is different types of instrumentation used, and as always a big opening. But man, was it disappointing they didn't come up with another Smile Like You Mean It or Read My Mind. I'd give it 2.5 out of 5 stars.
Coldplay's second edition was interesting, but more of the same that you'd expect from them. Some very very interesting sounds on this version though. Rainy Day is almost Nintendo music, but done pretty well that it's original. Out of just the new songs, I'd give it a 3 of 5 stars.
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