content: I love this album as is. I think it sounds about the same as their older stuff. I don't think they have gone downhill. However with losing Tarja, I myself do have my doubts. I think she's irreplacable and they will most likely not find anyone like her again. I tried listening to other music in this genre and I always go back to Nightwish because they are the best there is. Some of their work sounds a bit tribal, but equally wonderful. I think this album is a masterpiece from beginning to end. This band is really talented and as it seems others agree because they are still around.