I have long been thinking to buy the album. Breakaway I was thrilled, but the many negative reviews for My December has put me off a long time. After long deliberation I have yet bought the album and I have to say find it even better than Breakaway! There is a lot rockier than its predecessor, but there are also some gorgeous slow and less rock songs. So for all tastes ... My favorites are Never again, Sober, Judas, Haunted, how I feel and Irvine. Highly Recommended - 5 stars !!