I'm reading through the iTunes reviews, even most of the Billboard reviews, and I find the reaction rather funny. There is of course the exception, but MOST of the reviews are either close to 5 Stars "Best record Journey has ever released" or 1 Star "Worst, horrible record Journey has ever released"
I find the reviews on HERE more realistic, somewhere in the middle, discussing the good and the bad, some people in the middle, even growing into the record, or a general dislike across the board with an acknowledgement of a "Good effort" for the people who don't like the record.
Those reviews seem to be an instant "Knee jerk" reaction to the record, unequivocal HATE, or unconditional LOVE - kind of funny.