I don't know how you could find his stuff bland and boring, but hey, that's your opinion. I find his music is incredible, just for the talent he has and the intensity he applies it with. That being said, some of his best stuff isn't even on his album. Try and check out Serravale, This Sudden Injury, Urgency, and the different version of Sam Malone (it's more strummy, and a superior version, if you ask me).
I was drawn to his music when I heard he was first starting this solo stuff, being a big Alexisonfire fan, but even if I hadn't already known him from his band, I would have enjoyed his material nonetheless.