Joe's technique is something we're not really used to in the studio. He's very into keeping things sounding natural, organic and playing the parts the way you normally would. He doesn't like chopping things up or punching in too much as it sacrifices the natural flow and feel of the song.
That sounds really good. I have enjoyed their last two albums, but it has still sounded like that über-polished, perfect mallcore. Maybe this next album will be genuinely interesting.