if you didn't like them before, you probably won't now. But I really like how their sound has progressed.

it's good. Definitely a lot more mature

^ agreed

I don't know how I feel about it.

sounds like Josh Homme helped them out a bit.

well, he did for the last one

yeah, Homme produced their last album (and played a bit of backup geetar, too). Sounds like he's made a lasting impression.