I've followed them for years. Saw them back to back in Denver. At the bluebird which a really small venue then red rocks the next night. Maybe it was the acid at red rocks, either way both shows were mind blowing.
Church Mouth and all that older shit is no doubt way better than the new shit. Somewhat agree on evil friends..probably the reason it took me so long to warm up to the new album. Took a while, but it's grown on me. That 13 minute music video for sleep forever is one of the best I've seen too tho. They're definitely talented people..i do hate seeing them sell out though.