 Other critics, however, say that the change leads to a clearer and more simple sound that adds to John Darnielle's voice creating a more in-depth album.Another criticism of the album is that the album offers nothing new in the growth of the Mountain Goats, that many of the songs have the same rhythmic and lyrical feeling as past albums.The critics argue that because of this lack of innovation within the work that the overall album falls short of expectations but is still enjoyable.