It's actually a REALLY good album. Most of the songs that haven't been released are a bit slower than you'd expect from hearing his singles, but they are all amazing records.
I don't know why some UK fans didn't like this album...I can't wait to buy it tomorrow because all the songs I have listened to have been really solid!! Plus the slow songs come off as actually genuine and not simply there. Maybe the US version is way different from the UK version.