Well, I don't know. It's a tough call. But since I'm listening to this CD right now (and loving it!), I'll be generous and give a 5. Every song on here is strong, even the supposed "filler" instrumentals like "Doin' Time" and "Baluchitherium", which REALLY rocks with Eddie's smooth-as-silk guitar gliding over the crunchy riffs in the background. There are the typical great VH singalong tunes like "Can't Stop loving You" and "Amsterdam", a cheesy (but still good) ballad in "Not Enough", but also some real thoughful, darker songs like "Don't Tell Me" and "Feelin'". And the 'epic' song "The Seventh Seal" recalls the "Poundcake" riff, but by no means rips it off in any way. It's an original, and great, tune! If Van Halen 3 is really THAT bad (I haven't heard it yet), I don't see why they slipped so much. After all, Sammy sucks (according to the DLR fans), so him leaving wouldn't have made a difference. ;) (yeah, RIGHT.)