After failed to fulfill the potential of their debut, took two years off, switched drummers, and returned in 1997 with . While the group still shows some signs of growing pains, it's a more successful and assured record than its predecessor, demonstrating that the group still can knock out a big, catchy hook on occasion. It's a tougher record than , and the best moments on the album rival the best on . The main problem with is that can't keep up their momentum over the course of the record. Still, the good points of the record illustrate that the group is improving, and that alone makes a successful comeback. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine