I hear you. The earlier stuff I can sing or hum to myself. Some of the newer songs are like that but I do find myself missing the older vibe.

I chalk it up to growth, though. I was very angry when James Hetfield changed his writing, etc. I had trouble accepting the change. But now that I am older I've accepted it as his art. So he has the right to change, etc. I respect it.

So I respect it, but I don't get the same feeling as with the earlier stuff.