This is the freakin' funniest shit ever!  Wow.  Wow.  It was an absolutely 'tear you down' and poop in your ear review.  Was going to comment yesterday, but then I was like, "ahh...why?"  It's just one dude's opinion and it really isn't relevant to me personally in that, I love the band and I like what I've heard of the new album.  This whole rebuttal thing by the writer is just off the chain, though.  Can't let that go.  Yeah - agree w/KC and TFN.  It's your prerogative to write as you wish, but to then be so surprised by the comments...come on.  Not everyone is going to like everything all the time, that's understood.  As long time fans, we've probably all had moments where we have questioned things the band has done/sung/played or whatever.  It's just hilarious to me that the review was so overtly critical and then the author was like "who, me?!"  How hard is it to be a music journalist?  Beats me.  I mean enduring all those shows, the cost of ear plugs, and the potential for carpal tunnel.  Shit - makes those relief workers in Haiti look like total pussies.  Um, yes, sir - thicker skin probably required to continue in this line of work and if you continue to write in this manner.  LOL!  

What's with the hokey, hippie sign off to the comments too?

"Hey, I just punched your mother in the throat, but peace and love unto you."
"I took a shat in your bathroom sink. Flowers and puppies for everyone!"
"Your sister is a filthy whore. Let's all hug!"