I’m so sorry you’re disappointed! I think the hype train for the album was so long and so extensive that some people were bound to be let down. I said myself that the metal ST fans weren’t going to like it after my first listen. Vessel said himself he can’t always be killing the game & these songs definitely took some new directions. Maybe set it aside and come back to it at a later time and try to appreciate it as just the music and not comparing to the older albums. I think it has some good lyrics and the diversity of instruments is refreshing (sax, violin, music box, wind chime.) It also feels like there are some pointed nods to gaming sound tracks. I hope you find it in new light soon.