 The album received mixed to negative reviews from music critics . Much of the criticism of the album centers around Mustaine 's lyrics and / or vocals and the return to more commercial @-@ sounding material , from the heavier approach that the band had taken on the last several releases . Some reviewers compared Super Collider to Risk , the band 's much @-@ critiqued 1999 studio effort which saw Mustaine attempting to take more commercial risks with the band 's music . Many critics named " Kingmaker " as a highlight , even those who took a generally dismissive view of the rest of the album . 
