I kind of agree with what you said.
I was glad that "the sound" was back (might as well, since too many nowadays are bringing it back into vogue), but the lyrics on many songs left something to be desired.

I've got "Beginning Endlessly" on now... and I can't tell you why. Oh yeah, it's the drums (and a nice shout out to "When Doves Cry" at its climax) as long as I hear that "Prince" I'm tuned in.

but I almost feel as if this album had an "in the store" release it would be another attempt to grab the masses, instead of grabbin' asses