“Ghosts” by The Mountain Goats

Ryan & I have been in a long-term disagreement regarding the Mountain Goats albums as of “Get Lonely” and beyond. I find them disappointing and I, personally, am blaming Scott Solter. He (meaning Ryan) thinks they’re good, and improved by changes in recording/production/vocal talent. I feel like all you have to do to realize they’re a disappointment is listen to “Devil in the Shortwave” or “Sweden” or whatever. I don’t understand why someone wants to hide good storytelling under that much instrumentation.