I love the new album and I'm in the "best thing they've done" camp. The entire thing is basically a testament to everything that's good about them.

Listened to a couple of songs, but nothing stucked. Don't really like their sound.

I'm not actually sure if i like it more then Microcaslte, I think it'll just depend on my mood really. They are pretty much equal in my eyes (which I didn't imagine happening)

My AOTY as of now and probably by the time the end of the year roles around. Only things that could trump this would be Radiohead and Panda Bear (but doubts we'll get anything from them in 2k10)

going through a second listen now. i like it more!

I'm pretty blown away by Halcyon Digest to be honest! I never really grew to like Microcastle but this album is just brilliant, one of the best of the year so far. As for best tracks i have to say 'Desire Lines' and 'He Would Have Laughed'. The last few minutes of 'Desire Lines' are awesome.

I need a suggestion. I've only heard Cryptograms and it's very good, but kinda loses me 'till the end. However, 'Lake Somerset' is a great, great song, the best on the album for me. So based on that, what should I check next?

microcastle!

heres some tubes

^^Thanks for these clips. Hmm...this sounds very different from Cryptograms, more like straightforward indie rock. I especially like the first song, so I'll check it out for sure.

Listened a bit more and Nothing Ever Happened & Desire Lines are actually pretty good. Didn't like Earthquake though.

yo mr eric generic,

how do you think Halcyon Digest is in comparison to Microcastle? Better, worse? How much has it grown on you?