After having had this album for a couple weeks, I've really gained a strong appreciation for it. At first I was a little thrown because it seemed good, but with some odd moments, and didn't possess the straight-forward nature of albums like Deliverance and Wiseblood. But it's that depth that provides the best aspects of the album.In short, the songs on this album can be classified into three genres. First, you can see them producing some good stuff in the same vein as the better modern metal bands of the last few years on songs like "Over Me" and "Sleeping Martyr". Second, you get a good helping of stuff that sounds like the Corrosion of Conformity that you're used to on songs like "Congratulations Song", "Diablo Blvd", "Take What You Want", and "13 Angels". All of this is great stuff ("Take What You Want" is particularly good and mentioned less frequently than "Congratulations Song" or "Diablo Blvd").However, the real story behind this album is Corrosion of Conformity stepping forward and claiming their Southern rock birthright. "Stare Too Long" is a beautiful example of why country music was actually respected at one time (and rightfully so). "Doublewide" and "Zippo" show the Southern rock influence more subtly, but "Who's Got the Fire?" and "Gittin' It On" might as well be deep-fried and served with a hunk of cornbread and a Budweiser longneck.One can only hope that CoC will continue in this direction, because their evolution has been constant and positive over the years, and this album needs a sequel to really cement their position.