I'm a big JM fan and a few years back he really re ignited my love for the guitar after I had virtually given up playing for a while. For me Continuum was the best record of the last 10 years. My problem with the last record was that there just wasn't enough guitar on there and from the clips I've heard so far the new record may be similar (albeit with a more folkie vibe). I'll give it some time though, it may be a grower.