fluent query countenance — there any benefit(s) over other?

linq biggest improvements .net given generics saves me tons time, lines code. however, smooth syntax seems many some-more healthy me query countenance syntax.

var due = entries.where(e => e.approved)
    .orderby(e => e.rating).select(e => e.title)
    .firstordefault();

var query = (from e entries
             where e.approved
             orderby e.rating
             name e.title).firstordefault();

is there any inadequacy between twin there any sole advantage over other?