Was a bit underwhelmed on first listen, but like others it has definitely grown on me. His most solid and consistent album this century for me. Like the poppy flourishes and riffs scattered through it too. Things that do irk are the fact that it is 2 cd's and if i don't want to listen to the same 6 songs again i have to change it each time! Also i think he overdoes rain sound effects somewhat and high pitched warbling!