I'm actually liking it a lot. Doesn't feel as complete as Fox Confessor, but it's infinitely more accessible. I'm not sure which direction I like more. That said, some songs are definitely immediate standouts:
"This Tornado Loves You"
"The Next Time You Say Forever"
"People Got a Lotta Nerve"
"Never Turn Your Back on Mother Earth" (unsure about the lyric, but the melody kills)
"Magpie to the Morning"
"Don't Forget Me"
"Red Tide"
Overall, I think the album begins and ends in a stronger place than its middle section.