I think it sounds a bit dated, and a product of its era, so I can fully understand if people don't like that sound.
It definitely sounds like the era it was released, but I think that's what I love about it. I'm not sure I'd like it so much if it was released now. It has a certain charm to it.
I have been a long time fan, and was introduced to the band just after Awake was released, and was given I&W and Awake at the same time to listen to. I didn't mind I&W, but loved Awake - and that still holds true. I&W is okay to me, and I like it a lot from Metropolis onwards - and, it is probably where I fell in love with Jimmy LB'S voice - but I always felt, and still feel, it is somewhat overrated, and thats from a long time fan. I still find some parts of it kinda corny and 'meh', and the sax in Another Day just kills the song and makes me cringe, detracting from what could have been a much better song in my mind. I found Awake was just more daring, menacing and cohesive, and i far preferred it, and still do - containing some of my very faves to this day..