People bitch about them selling out or trying to be Korn. I never get it when i listen to them. I thought A Sense of Purpose was a very good disk but it got bashedby the "troo" fans. In flames has definately shifted their sound since Whoracle, from a death metal band with catchy melodies, to a more "mainstrem" sound. But I still think for the most part they put out quality tunes, sure there are some turds mixed in, but its not like they are Queensryche.
the new disc is the same as Sense in that there are some songs where they try some differnet things for them, there are also songs that are pure In Flames.
I like it alot. Im sure it'll get bashed though critically.