MetalGod:
N E W has officially become O L D I personally like the album alot but time to lay to rest the marketing of this album and welcome another project going forward. C&C stayed in 2005, MAF stayed in 2007, and EA stayed in 2008. Two years and various versions between 2013 & 2014 of NEW is plenty. The sale numbers going forward in the rest of the decade are going to dwindle for any artist for each proceeding release. Its the sad nature of the music industry. His validation is still seen at his sold out shows. Nothing to prove to the fans - he is thankfully riding the fine line of a nostalgic act while still making a new product every few years.
Very fair assessment. I tend to agree.