Well, I'm just glad that they chose to go into experimentation.
Reusing a 'tried-and-tested' formula over and over again can be
detrimental.
lpx88's experience with this album is similar to what I felt about
Keane's 'Under the Iron Sea'. It was a radical departure from their
first album, and I absolutely hated it initially. After listening
to it with an open mind, though, I loved it.
So yeah... I'll be buying 'Minutes to Midnight', and I'll try to
listen to it with an open mind. 
