You have to love the direction Tides of Man's been going with their music, it's subtle nuances reminiscent of other alternative bands like Wild Nothings, Chon. If you want an album you can get lost in, give this one a try. :D
Hard not to love Protest the Hero, and it's great to hear the songs without lyrics (even though Rody Walker's crazy good) since it's easier to catch the subtle details between the lyrics. <3