There were parts about the first album I loved (Synthetic Sleep is still a crushing song). But I generally found when I listened to the album I got bored about half way through because it all started to blend together. Hopefully they have matured as a band and will try a few new things on the new one.
I don't think much of Your Own Story (2006). The Supremacy of Time (2008) is better. Still, The Blackened Halo is definitely their best for my taste. I look forward to hearing the new album!