At least this an attempt at upbeat pop music. He has enlisted the youth to try and modernize the plodding rock sound that has plagued him over these many years. Irish Blood English Heart was an anthem, You Have Killed Me a witty turn of phrase catchy pop song that had a certain je ne sais quoi about it. This song seems an ever increasing watering down of his true pop music sensibility let alone the lyrics which are at best meaningless.
For his entire career Moz has always spoken his mind on all topics from the political to the romantic to the morose, but with much better music and vastly better lyrics. I am not trying to pick a fight with those who resonate to his current output, but for someone who was born and braised on, in my opinion, some of the best music ever produced I miss the biting wit, catchy tunes and unstoppable force that drove my heart, mind, and soul to uncharted territory. A lot to ask of one person, but the heart, mind and soul wants what the heart, mind and soul wants.
If he is happy with the music he is creating today, then I am happy for him. He deserves to be happy as we all do. I and others who feel like i do will always have access to the music of his that we love and that can never be taken away from us, and for that I am thankful.