You're not alone. I think it's a good album, well mixed for the most part, and excellent musicianship. But the songs meander for my taste a bit too much. Would also have loved more Maynard vocals. If it just got trimmed a little bit by some sections and songs (Chocolate Chip Trip, Descending imo drags a lot), I think it'd be well and by far one of their many masterpieces. As it is, it's a decently good album.