 Another generally positive review came from Blabbermouth.net reviewer Ray Van Horn , Jr . , who gave the album a 7 @.@ 5 / 10 score despite noting that he felt the album had numerous flaws . Specific praise was directed at many of Ellefson 's bass parts , as well as much of the guitar solo work on the album . Van Horn declared that the album is no Risk despite the insistence of other critics and fans , but expressed uncertainty as to which sonic direction the band might take in the future . Chad Bowar of Loudwire had a mixed overall opinion on the album and mainly criticized the album for being more akin to Risk and The World Needs a Hero than other recent albums . Bowar gave reserved praise for the tracks " Kingmaker " and the band 's cover of " Cold Sweat " . 
