That's the new album "Rock And Roll Is Black And Blue) is not the case. As always, you need of course a while until you get used to the new sound. However, the sound is not as crisp and powerful as the last album.
My favorites are: Terrified, Get Up, Type of Girl, Always Away. Best Track: Conceited! Super reef.
All in all, highly recommended album! After the live performance at the concert in Munich, the songs sound then at the latest also in my ears no longer strange.