At first hearing I too was a little disappointed. The album sounded by ... Pop - however one defines that. I've got the plate last night by the way played, and I will give you the advice: do not do that. Without the distraction of a thousand little things, this album is like a treasure chest. I played it a second time, a third time ... and was hooked.
I'm looking forward to tonight. I'm going to find a non-interfering Employment and hear this record. Once, twice, three times. And I know that I'll discover even more treasures.
I recommend this album wholeheartedly. And when you hear it: you hear back.