I'm not getting the hype. It's the most expensive rock album made at the time, and i can't hear where that is. The critics have said it's not so much an album but a collection of songs, but for me that's an issue as I don't hear much cohesion while listening. The song writing is mixed between the members and to me that means the album doesn't flow. As for the tunes they are OK, but nothing wowed me.