You have a point that the previous albums were building blocks. but they managed to cut the sappiness and put actual emotion into it. just as miggy d said, you need to relate it to past experiences and its true colors shine. For me it was the first time I ever went to a rave (because the music has a very house/electronica sound) or the first the girlfriend I had (innocent love) and the first breakup (the fear of being alone). Great Stuff this album!