I've heard a few reviews of this album and some tunes on his web site. If you are a die hard fan then you will have to have it. If you are looking for something new then look elsewhere because it isn't here.
I wonder why it is so hard to capture the energy of his live shows on a studio album. Could it be the producers? He is capable of much more than he puts on his records. I hope he can find someone to work with that will bring that out of him and get it on record.
His first one is really good. I also like Tailspin Headwhack a lot.