I usually like my music A LOT heavier and faster, but I dabble in some rock every now and then. It takes something unique to catch my ear though - the songwriting has to really stand out. Sixx:A.M. has done that. VERY catchy songs with great melodies and riffs. The vocalist shows a lot of different variations on his singing and does a great job relating emotion in the songs. I was surprised at how much I like this cd and hope they keep writing songs together. I even gave the new Motley Crue a try, but it bored me.