I'm still somewhat on the fence about the record, though it certainly isn't bad. I also wouldn't say it's an improvement over The Future bites, as there was nothing wrong with that album. This one reminds me of Insurgentes and Grace for drowning in terms of its diversity, but the jammy and atmospheric bits give off some Up the downstair vibe.
What life brings and Time is running out are familiar sounding, they certainly scratch the itch, though I also enjoy Inclination. What's missing here, however, is the emotional impact that songs like Routine, Luminol and others had for me. Now, I don't know if that has to do with me or with the music itself. Probably the former.