Yeah I remember thinking about getting that album just for the "New York, New York" cover, but decided against it.
As for SYL, it's a fun band a some great workout music if you go to the gym.
Alien is a particularly fun album because Devin actually went off his bi-polar meds to help record it so it's extra crazy, but
City got me through high school and holds a very special place in my heart.
I'm glad you got to see him live, it's something I still haven't done