Any opinions on John McLaughlins last album?


Wondering if anyone has any opinions they'd like to share about John McLaughlins last CD "Floating Point"(2008) recorded in India with many Indian musicians. I've read a few reviews that weren't very enthusiastic mainly because it isn't as energetic as his old stuff.
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"The music lacks soul."
I'd say there is some truth to this only in the last decade or so.. I just bought "Industrial Zen" and while energetic, nothing new here.. same ol fusion jams without really going anywhere memorable.
Now contrast that experience with the wonderful albums "Belo Horizonte" and "Music Spoken Here" from the early 80's or "Electric Dreams" from 1979.
"Belo Horizonte" to me is his best album period. beautiful.
Regardless of how 'cold' I feel he's been playing lately, I'm going to see him and Chick Corea on the 29th, can't wait!!!;)
I did see him last year or the year before at the Dakota Bar & Grill in Minneapolis. The thing is, although enjoyable there was no apparent Indian influence in his repertoire that night.
It was a good year for guitar lovers at the Dakota; saw Larry Coryell, Pat Martino and John McLaughlin.
I love him but his last few albums haven't done much for me. The latest one to do so was The Promise. What has really bothered me is the shitty keyboard sound on these last few albums.

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