i used to feel the same way, but then i realize that when i listen to him he has so much more aggression in his voice as if doing it takes a great bit out of him. Other than that, the music is just heavier, more original less catchy. I want to kill myself when i hear angela sing one of the old songs.
I guess i'm just pissed that she's too silly live (pretending to fly on silverwing is not remotely metal or cool) and takes away from the dark heaviness AE had on Black Earth->Burning Bridges.