I've only listened to the whole album twice now, but so far, I'm not too thrilled. The songs that particularly stood out for me were Euphoria, Get Up, and My First Last.

Personally, I think Revolution is the worst thing Hyde has ever done. I despise Motley Crue, and that's what it sounds like to me. My wife couldn't stand it either. She actually put on headphones and started listening to something else, and she loves all of Hyde's solo stuff.

I get the whole "trying to make cool live songs" thing, but they're getting dangerously close to generic formula rock. Devil Side sounds like Countdown, First Last sounds like Perfect Moment.....

I'm sure it'll grow on me, but I wanted to get my initial thoughts out before they change.

The whole singing in english thing seems to put a damper on the emotional aspect of Hyde's performance. Almost like he's trying to emulate American music from 15 or 20 years ago.....and I happen to hate most 80's & 90's cheese rock bands.

He's still an incredible singer and performer, but it seems like he's getting farther and farther away from what made me like his music in the first place....and I was into Hyde before I learned to like L'Arc.