I think this is their best in years, though I have enjoyed just about everything they've put out over the years.
I am definitely looking forward to seeing them in June. They never disappoint live.
Snakes and Arrows seems to be the album that Neil has been trying to write for a long time. It covers all the topics he talks about in his books.
Some may not like it due to it's lack of long songs, but the songs here are better because of their lack of length. The longest song is 6:38. There's even an instrumental that is only 2:17. Imagine that.
Listen to it. Then, listen again. You'll like it.