DUDE! You got 'em all at once? Smells like overdosing! They're not the easiest band to get into (but so isn't VoiVod).Did you get a remastered version of 'A social Grace'? I didn't. I always thought the guitars were not loud enough in the mix and should have sounded heavier overall. 'I Remember' reminded me of the best moments of Jethro Tull and makes 'Nothing Else Matters' sound like a bunch of geriatrics having a farting competition.
About 'Everflow': the production indeed isn't really good. It could have been a classic, now it's just a very good album.
I totally agree with your opinions about the later albums.
Cheers!