As a folk-y, anti-rock, yet indie band that is also a Barclayclard Mercury Prize winner, how could anyone not completely love Alt-J?

The band was formed in Leeds, England, in 2007 by ex-bassist Gwil Sainsbury, front man Joe Newman, keyboardist/backup vocalist Gus Unger-Hamilton, and drummer Thom Green.

Alt-J released their second studio album, “This Is All Yours,” on Sept. 22.

This is a follow-up to their widely successful debut  studio album, “An Awesome Wave,” which came out in 2012.

With Sainsbury’s recent departure due to personal decisions, fans may think that Alt-J would falter a bit, but the band is going stronger than ever.

“This Is All Yours” has gone straight to No. 1 on the UK’s Official Albums Chart, doing even better than “An Awesome Wave,” which peaked at No. 13.

“This Is All Yours” has a slower, more somber mood than “An Awesome Wave,” but Alt-J still manages to keep the familiar anti-rock disposition  for which they’re known.

The album starts off with choir chants of “la la la” and leads into a small blurb of incomprehensible vocals before easing back to its chorale vocals.

The mostly instrumental “Arrival in Nara” intertwines slow piano and soft guitar strums with soft melodies and quiet vocals that diverge from the harsh realism of their lyrics:

“In a blink and in one motion/Rope constricts/Rips her towards the ocean.”

A collage of peaceful instruments and smooth vocals, “Every Other Freckle” layers together different sounds creating flawless instrumentals.

“Left Hand Free” has a different feel to it, with a more upbeat rhythm than the rest of the album.  But it still keeps the uniform calm vibe and is the best song of the album despite lyrics and its title that give it a potentially suggestive feeling.

The next song, “Garden of England,” is a short one-minute flute instrumental that acts as a break in the middle of the album, allowing listeners a minute to catch their breaths.

“Choice Kingdom” has an overall eerie vibe and starts off with wind blowing and melds into soft, mysterious whispers and long “oooh’s.”

With sound bites of Miley Cyrus singing “I’m a female rebel,” from her song “4×4” incorporated with Alt-J’s soulful lyrics, it’s no wonder “Hunger of the Pine” is one of Alt-J’s most popular songs on this album, charting No. 6 in the UK indie category.

“Warm Foothills” has a happy uniform feel to it, with a few whistles, featuring vocals from folk rock artist Marika Hackman, soul singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas, folk artist Conor Oberst, and alternative artist Sivu.

Alt-J makes a full round and ends the album with “Leaving Nara,” a soft, comforting song, just as they started the album with “Arrival in Nara.”

The album is very similar throughout, but Alt-J manages to give each song its own unique twist, making it memorable in the ears of the listener.

Alt-J concocts a perfect medley of soft, serious songs, such as “Arrival in Nara” and “Leaving Nara,” and upbeat, light hearted songs like “Left Hand Free” and “Warm Foothills.”

“This Is All Yours” isn’t just another indie album. It fuses large ranges of emotion and attitudes, resulting in a remarkable album that shouldn’t be ignored.

I give this album three out of four Grizzly paws.