Stewart: A point well taken....but that still doesn't mean she has to make "Avril Part II". The only thing more appalling would be a duet with Carlos Santana! I wholeheartedly agree with Shawn's assessment....the new album is a big, glossy production without a lot of soul. Bubblegum... better than your average crap...but sut the taste is gone after the first listen IMHO. Jeff << I haven't heard the record yet, but the fact that "this is not the same artist" is supposed to be the point: she's not a stoned 21-year-old smartass anymore. Personally, I think trying to make EXILE II would be a far more shameful affair. S >>