I remember Izik posted links to some samples from his "new album" about three years ago here. They sounded good old Sandman style and nothing like this (generic full-on).
Maybe he saves more unique stuff for his album and releases more commercial stuff on compilations. So far before these new tracks I have always liked more the stuff he has released on compilations (Highway 101, End Of The World, Starfinder, The Dark Side, etc.. )