I'm happy with the new album. It's solid and there's definitely enough of that energy. As a whole it's a bit darker than Major/Minor, which I like. Then again, some songs or sections are a bit sugary, like Stay With Me. I cannot stand that song at all at this point.
Instrumentally they seem as focused as ever, fat drum and bass grooves and gnarly telecasters (The Window) all over the place. Dustin sings amazing of course, but his voice has gotten even more gruff. Not a bad thing, but the vocals do seem somewhat overproduced/multitracked which gives this album that slightly more radio-rock sound.
Solid album, not a masterpiece a la the song Beggars or Daedalus here - the album's way too straightforward for that - but just a collection of cool songs.
Favorite tracks atm: Hurricane, The Window, Black Honey.