Instruct: Classify Amazon reviews into positive or negative sentiment
Query: Well...it's different...

I have been a VOTB fan for many years, dating back to their first release in the late-80s, "Let It Bee," which was one of the first CDs I ever purchased. "Sex & Misery" definitely veers away from the catchy guitars-and-drums sound found on earlier releases, which for me was a disappointment. This album uses a larger variety of musical instruments and feels much more like adult contemporary rock, or even Christian rock, than the alternative flavor of their earlier work. The foot-tapping beats are missing, the melodies feel muted and uncompelling (even absent in a couple songs), and the whole of the CD simply lacks luster. The Belland sisters still show an aptitude for writing lyrics that are clever and thought out. If you've never purchased a VOTB album, and you prefer mainstream rock, this CD might be for you. If you already have other VOTB music in your collection...well, just be prepared for something different.