I really hoped that Kay Hanley would not have what so many former band members have - a mediocre solo career. But that's what this record fortells. When people say she's "exploring new musical styles," what they mean is that the songs are slow and sappy. Kay is such a dynamic singer/frontwoman that it seems like she's wasting her talent. She's got a great voice, and the Josie soundtrack shows she can still crank out power pop with the best of them. But she needs to liven things up!