<blockquote>As to the “make or break album” reference. Time will certainly tell.</blockquote>  The label has put a pretty hefty bet on "make" -  think I'll put my chip beside their stack. 
Tiny Light, Oasis,  and Hot Summer Night were love at first listen.   Things I Never Needed is there now but took longer - probably because it makes me cry and I hate that.   I like the other new songs to varying degrees . .  guessing that Medicine will emerge as a hook for new ears via radio <i>(please !)</i> 
Step right up folks . . the name of the game is  " Speculation " . . hey it's fun, it's free and it passes the time. :D