Complex sentence: Upon its release, the album received mixed reviews from music critics, where many critics praised the choice of singles and the group's musical direction, while some did not enjoy the music direction and felt they lacked personality.
Split into simpler sentences: Upon its release, the album received mixed reviews from music critics, many critics praised the choice of singles and the group's musical direction. Many critics praised the choice of singles and the group's musical direction, while some didn't enjoy the music direction and felt they lacked personality.