So I just recently gave this album a fair listen. I got kind of burnt out on DT after BCSL, and had low expectations after the MP split. I gave Backs of Angels a listen when it was streaming, but wasn't impressed. I thought it sounded like it could easily have come from the Systematic Chaos or BCSL sessions, so I wrote it off. However, I actually listened to the whole thing the other day, and I was pleasantly surprised. It still doesn't sound like they're exploring any new territory, but is definitely a step up in consistency. I've actually got high(er) hopes for the next one now.