I've never really had a problem with the production of any DT studio album. I honestly think people that do are just too picky and need something to complain about. That said, the sound on Awake was somewhat jarring and took some getting used to. That doesn't mean it is bad--it is just...jarring. Kind of in the same way Mindcrime's production was intentionally jarring.
But the last two live albums have, for different reasons, had strange sonic issues.