Disclaimer- These are my own views. Those who know me know that I have no musical education and can barely play melody and chords on the organ. A bit more liberal (not a ton) than the average member here, I feel that I still can throw out my opinion and start some discussion on the new settings.

I only included settings from the "Big 3" because that's what I've been exposed to mostly. I have great respect for all the settings in the St. Michael Hymnal, Adoremus Hymnal, and Vatican II Hymnal but have chosen these because I have studied them closer than any others. Overall, I agree with a lot of what Adam Wood had to say in his reviews. I think the WLP settings are the best by far. OCP comes in 2nd with some very good options and some rather poor counterparts. I think GIA really dropped the ball when it came to the new settings and the new Worship hymnal. They have so many resources and could have done much better than what they did. You will notice there is only one new setting from GIA that is even worth mentioning and I didn't think that it was to great.

I did this mainly to see what everyone else likes, what you are using or planning to use, and what you disagree with. So here it is:

New

Mass of Christ the Redeemer-Kirkpatrick (OCP)- This mass is unlike anything I've ever really seen. I think the music is well crafted, yet very simple. I think OCP did a pretty good job finding settings to please fans of all different styles of music. This one suits my personal taste.

Missa Simplex-Proulx/O'Connor (WLP)- I like simple settings with subtle changes throughout the music. This fits that style perfectly.

Belmont Mass-Walker (OCP)- Very similar to Missa Simplex. I wasn't overly impressed the first time I saw this setting but it grew on me (especially after I saw some of the other new mass settings).

Mass of Saint Paul the Apostle-Walker (OCP)- This setting is the mandatory setting in the Diocese of Cleveland. I've heard it at 3 or 4 different parishes. My only criticism is the music seems fragmented and some of the parts don't seem to fit with the rest of the mass. Not an overly horrible mass, though. Cleveland could have done worse.

Mass of Awakening-Soper (WLP)- I was surprised to see a more traditional than contemporary setting by this composer. I think he did a pretty good job here. I particularly like the Gospel Acclamation in this setting.

Mass of St. Frances Cabrini-Kiel (OCP)-Not overly impressed here but it is singable and has pretty good flow. Also surprised to see a more traditional feel to something from this composer.

Mass of the Resurrection-DeBruyn (OCP)- I think Adam Wood said that this was a bit overdone. I get the same kind of feel. Overall, not too bad but not great either.

Mass of Wisdom-Janco (WLP)- Very repetitive throughout the mass which sometimes might get slightly annoying. I do like the flexibility of the setting as illustrated on the WLP website.

Mass of the Holy Angels-Chiusano (OCP)- I think this one is a little overdone like the Mass of the Resurrection. I like the 'festivity' of the mass and can see it being used on the right occasion.

Mass for the Servant Church-Guimont (GIA)- This is the only new mass from GIA that I could even stand listening to. It sounds a lot like Mass for the City at the beginning of the Sanctus but I don't like it as much as Mass for the City.

Revised

Danish Amen Mass-Kraehenbuhl/Frischmann (WLP)- This has always been right at the top of the list of my favorite settings. The changes are minor and the new translation fits the mass very well. This will continue to be one of my favorites.

Mass in Honor of Pope Paul VI- Connor/Frischmann/Hommerding (WLP)- I was wondering how this would be adapted to the new translation but Alan Hommerding did an excellent job with this. I was afraid of losing this setting but it remains strong as ever.

Mass for Christian Unity- Vermulst/Proulx (WLP)- This also seemed fairly easy to adapt to the changes as it was written to the original English text. This is a very simple setting and is always easy to listen to.

Mass of Redemption-Janco (WLP)- I think this mass is one of the few that actually sounds better with the new translation. The Gloria is now through-composed and the Sanctus sounds a lot better. I know that a lot of people don't like the 6/8 meter but I like the setting a lot.

Mass for the City-Proulx (GIA)- One of my favorite settings before the new translation. I like the older version better but this one still does its job. This is a great option for festive occasions.

Mass of Creation-Haugen (GIA)- Say what you will. Yes, it's been overplayed for years. I like it more with the new translation. The Lamb of God is now liturgically correct. The Gospel Acclamation is still ridiculously bad but this mass is better with the changes.

Heritage Mass-Alstott (OCP)- Nice, steady mass that is easy to learn for a congregation. I wouldn't be surprised to hear this more often as I travel around our diocese.

People's Mass-Vermulst/Proulx (WLP)- The Sanctus and Gloria are both still pretty good (better with the original accompaniment) but the Memorial Acclamations have been "Proulx-ed" too much and don't seem to fit with the rest of the mass. This is one I still like and hope to hear occasionally.

Community Mass-Proulx (GIA)- Very similar to the original. I'm sure this will continue to be used about the same as always.

Mass of the Angels and Saints-Janco (GIA)- Once again, very similar to the original. I like the bass parts in this mass more than the melody. It's a fun mass to hear.

Sing Praise and Thanksgiving Mass-Joncas (WLP)- This suddenly became very awkward. I grew up with this setting and have always liked it. I think it's usable but not the same as it used to be.

Celtic Mass-Walker (OCP)- Not much flow here. Once again, usable but slightly awkward.

I'd Like to See Revised (with little hope)

Notice all three of these are GIA settings. Come on GIA, do something positive here!

Mass in Honor of St. Andrew-Tuuk
New Plainsong Mass-Hurd
Mass of the Holy Trinity-Tuuk