even though i seriously love MX (it's the first album i bought from them and what really made me a fan), after listening to their past work, it does seem like a step down lyrically. on the other hand, the MX tour looked INCREDIBLE (sad i didn't get to see it), and i hope to see them do some more upbeat stuff in the future too. i don't want them to get TOO poppy, though, and that's what i'm afraid of. but i know whatever it is will be great!