As of now, it's probably my least favorite, but I've only listened straight through once and partially through (skipping around) once more. And the album it is in contention with worst album (for me) is the last one, Ghost is Born. So I am worried they're diverging from me when it comes to taste these days. But I appreciate Tweedy's songwriting ability and will keep on it for a while. (As with the last album, I could do without so much soloing. I rarely am interested.)
I was on the fence for a long time about Ghost is Born. I was dissapointed in it for sure. Then, I saw them play the majority of the album live and it made me a believer. Increadible! I then went back and listened again and couldn'y put it away! I enjoy the soloing personally and I'm usually not to into that kind of thing but they, and especially Nels Cline, keep it interesting enough for me.
I really dig the new one but I must agree that it and Ghost is Born are my least favorite of theirs. It doesn't get much better than Summerteath and YHF.