Putting this thread in place for when it is released, haven't heard it yet myself (some of you may have). Don't think I'm alone in hoping he's embraced a little more accessibility and toned down the seriousness, so far the tracks I've heard and the album preview suggest this is the case. Early reviews are good...most anticipated 2013 release for some?

One question, which cover is the official one, animals of farthing wood or a pic of James in the snow? If he's dropped the former it probably is a case of bowing to pressure, and the latter is slightly better but not great. For an artist of his kind, he features in 3 out of 4 of the covers for his main works, which I find a bit odd...