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 delivered additional scathing comments about Anselmo's vocals, highlighting a flaw he hadn't detected when Anselmo was at his most effective. Nevertheless, he observed brief glimpses of the "old Down", referencing guitar work on "In the Thrall of It All", while reserving his highest praise for "Nothing in Return" as "the somber, powerful sound of some of the band's finest early tracks and concludes the album with a regal flourish."