He heaped additional criticism on Anselmo's vocals as well, noticing a weakness he did not see while Anselmo was in his prime. However, he noted there were flashes of the "old Down", referencing guitar work on "In the Thrall of It All", while saving his biggest praise for "Nothing in Return" as "the mournful, massive feel of some of the band's best early numbers and ends the album on a majestic note."
The critic also amplified his criticism of Anselmo's vocals, emphasizing a shortcoming he hadn't detected when Anselmo was at the pinnacle of his abilities. However, he observed brief flashes of the "old Down", referencing guitar work on "In the Thrall of It All", while saving his highest praise for "Nothing in Return" as "the melancholic, monumental sound of some of the band's most iconic early tracks and concludes the album with a stately finale."