Overall there are three or four solid tracks on Tempest and I don't think you can say the same about either of the past two albums.
Well, I really disagree strongly about this. I haven't heard
Tempest yet, but to my mind,
Modern Times is a great album with nothing but solid tracks.
Together Through Life never impressed itself as strongly on my memory, but whenever I listen to it, I get all the way through without once thinking "Well, OK, this one's a dud." Not expecting to change anyone's mind about latter-day Bob--I love him, phlegmy voice and all--just registering that an alternative view is available.