This is an average album from 311 IMO. I can appreciate the experimental vibe but the end result is just way too scattered and random. The dub feel of the album gets repititious and the reverb-drenched vocals do too. I think they did a MUCH better job on the Soundsystem album as far as blending different styles while maintaining the classic 311 punch. I'd put this next to the self-tiltled joint...both are a step down from the first two major releases. "311" was too stripped down and simple while "Transistor" seems bloated and over-done.