[Anticipated albums.. ( Who's ready to step up? )]

Has anyone else been disappointed lately? In my opinion, a lot of the bands

that were stepping up to the plate, hitting home runs and blowing away the

competition a decade ago are now becoming the ones getting outshined by

today's up-and-comers. Not that this is anything new, but does it have to

happen to so quickly to so many? So far, I've heard the latest from several

of my old favorites that I found to be uninspired letdowns. Does anyone

else agree with me? On a more positive note, has anyone heard any new

releases from your old favorite bands that were everything you hoped they'd

be? Who has a new release coming out that you have high expectations for?

Bring it...