I'm glad they didn't try to rehash any of the 1970s material. I understand many were disappointed by the album but for me I am really glad they didn't take a backwards step and try to repeat the past glories. I enjoy the album just fine on its merits much on the same lines as I like the Van Halen album now except this one was a hit for me first go whereas the VH album required a bit of time to grow.
But I respect everyones views, this is just my take on the new album, I enjoyed every second of it and am pleased they didn't try to repeat something of the past. I also understand this won't be a popular opinion either which is fine by me, this is my honest 2 cents on the album.
But they did go backwards; this is the same sound as Get A Grip and that was 19 years ago!