Not true. I own their last two CDs. Both made my Tops of 200x lists. Buried in Oblivion was my #5 CD of 2004. I just think they're terrible live. And for the record, that's hardly a unique opinion. When I saw them in NYC, I was with seven other people who all felt similarly. That said, the new song is quite good and Stu sounds surprisingly natural. So let's sum up...
Do I now suspect I'll like the new disc? Yes.
Do I hope they blow me away when I see them on Gigantour? Yes.
Do I suspect they'll be just as bad when I see them on Gigantour? Yes.
Zod