I have to say that this album has blown me away. In some ways, I am having the same experience as I did with 'Thunder and Consolation' back in 1989, which was my first NMA experience, and had a very intense and profound effect on me that lasts to this day. 'Winter' has rendered all other music temporarily obsolete, and is the only thing my ears want to process right now.
With that in mind, my amazon review reflects my boyish enthusiasm

[I like to think of New Model Army albums as friends. They all have unique personalities, and they all have numerous reasons why you like them, yet not necessarily the same reasons across the board. Some don't make a strong first impression (Between Dog and Wolf was such for me), but over time, as you get to know them, they become so dear to you that you can't imagine life without them. Others you just click with immediately, and know that you have found a soul mate from the off.
Such is the case with Winter. I hesitate to use comparative reference to describe albums, because what we hear and get from music is so personal and subjective, but for me, this album evokes the ethereal crescendos of 'High', mixed with a splash of the growling menace of Today is a Good Day, all wrapped up in the classic touches and vibe that harks back to Impurity.
I have never heard NMA make a 'filler' number in my life- even their B Sides are pure gold to these ears, so I have NMA songs that I love, and those that I merely really like. Every song on Winter, I love. I mean genuinely adore. This album is stunning. To be able to do this in a career spanning 16 albums is frankly supernatural, and leaves me wondering if the Faustian lyrics of 'Devil' may allude to Justin having made a deal for some help somewhere along the way ;-)
It is difficult to offer highlights in an album that IS a highlight in and of itself, but 'Burn the Castle', 'Eyes Get Used to the Darkness' 'Winter', 'Devil'....you see if I carry on I am just going to write out the complete track listing.
Did I mention that this album is a masterpiece? A career highlight in a career full of highlights? Have I managed to convey how utterly and completely I implore you to buy it? Go on, 2 clicks and the price of a round and it's yours. You will not regret it, I promise.]