Sean, if you're still wondering about the 8.7, which is a still a very favourable review, it's because it struck a particular chord in me. This is the sound of artists finally finding their sound and instead of simply rolling with it, they've added more disparate elements to the formula to create something new. For example, the motif in Big Church. Sure, it's a rather simple one (emulate the sound of, literally, a big church like the ruined church they played in for the live album), but the combination of guitar, bass, choral voices, and accentuated sermons shocked me.

It's also cool how they go into nearly post-rock territory, which was entertaining.

Sean, if you're still wondering about the 8.7, which is a still a very favourable review, it's because it struck a particular chord in me. This is the sound of artists finally finding their sound and instead of simply rolling with it, they've added more disparate elements to the formula to create something new. For example, the motif in Big Church. Sure, it's a rather simple one (emulate the sound of, literally, a big church like the ruined church they played in for the live album), but the combination of guitar, bass, choral voices, and accentuated sermons shocked me.

It's also cool how they go into nearly post-rock territory, which was entertaining.