Although it goes "through a good deal of quasi-epics and Yngwie Malmsteen-inspired neo-classical leads on the album, only to lapse back again into a hard 'n' heavy frenzy", he criticized this because of how important lyrics and guitar leads are, a song "Desperate Angel" which "could be a huge metal hymn", instead "becomes an annoyingly memorable heavy pop hit".
Although it contains substantial quasi-epics and Yngwie Malmsteen-inspired neo-classical sections on the album, he criticized this due to the importance of lyrics and guitar parts. A song called "Desperate Angel," which could be a significant metal hymn, turns into an irritatingly catchy heavy pop hit.