i like it more than the first so far. ive had it about a month, and have only listened to it a handful of times, but i can say its definitely a step up. the songs arent quite as predictable and linear (i.e. incredible string band/comus/pentangle tributes), and i think theyre starting to feel out their own sound a bit more now. i can say the same for the new Espers album too, which ironically is of a similar style, although more folk than medieval influence. it seems the vintage woodsy folk rock of the early 70s is coming back strong.