With 2004's , the reunited -- as in longtime member returned -- sounded anxious to get back to their gritty roots, but cautious and too willing to rely on the serene sound of their successful side project . While 's attention to detail is here, none of the preciousness is, and this ferocious album seems all the less schizophrenic because of it. Strategically, 2006's is right in line with their great 1992 album while musically it's a much more elaborate effort with layers of synths, stabs from guitars, and eerie landscapes that stretch as far as the ear can hear. Key track aggressively puts this all together while adding a bit of act 's aggressive drive into the mix. Vocalists (from ) and from ( ) make guest appearances, offering relief from member 's urgent delivery and apocalyptic lyrics, which aren't nearly as inspired as the music. If 's words are formulaic, it won't matter much to fans craving a return to form. is a return to form monster of an album that will pound the band back into the lover's heart. ~ David Jeffries