I wouldn't even think of buying it as I can't stand most of Modest Mouse's earlier works and don't expect much to change. Have heard a few tracks and it just seems a little smoother and more commercial sounding but still has those irritating vocals. In fact, I actually prefer some of the earlier works as I would hear some decent guitar playing once in awhile. This just seemed sort of stripped down and engineered up...but I haven't heard the entire disc.