Yeah I got a copy on Friday, took me about 8 plays to fully digest everything and start to really get into it.
Yes it's not an epic album at all, it's more like a quick smash in the face.
But I disagree, I think it's a brilliant album in it's own right, it's a lot less power metal and more traditional in many ways.
I guess the new line up have shaken things up a bit, with new ideas and there's a definite old school metal feel to many of the songs.
I rate it 9.5/10, album of the year and sits easily along side the rest of the Sabaton catalogue.