I think the wording of your poll options betrays your own preferences and disappointment in his newer work

I wouldn't call HIAH "light" at all.
I think Meat found his musical style, the one he's been working towards, with his last two albums, and for me, in 2012/3, this is what I hope to hear more of. I love the "live" sound that Paul creates for us, and would expect Meat will move his style on creatively. This is also what I would like. I don't want him to go back, but keep moving forward, and I love the current blend of heavy guitar and Justin's brilliant piano. I opted for HIAH because there wasn't one that said "Keep moving forward, and surprise and delight me"