My dislike for OML is well known, BUT I do respect it for the same reason I respect THP: The band and/or Mike had a clear vision for it, they did what their really wanted without caring about the consequences.
Where I do draw the line is that THP is more akin to my personal preferences.
LT, on the other hand, I've always felt that a sonic Frankenstein, trying to please everyone but archiving none.
What do you want? A big hit album, a electronic folk record, another experimental output...?
THP and OML seems a reaction to me