3.8 - I had hopes but while some songs manage to rise above a depressing murk, others get stuck there. The first half is all strong and comes to a climax with “The Rip” which is an awesome blend of acoustic and digital sonics combined with interesting chord progressions that elevates the vocals to an ethereal space. I also love the brutality of “Machine Gun.” Mostly the second half feels like a letdown treading ploddingly with songs like “We Carry On.”