Perhaps a few of the songs, such as "Over & Over," should have been produced
Rumours-style. The quirkier songs could have received quirkier production, and all concerns would have been satisfied.
And the record would have been better.
One of their best songs. Starts at 0:42:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb_elPn9pyQ ("The Ledge" starts at 6:41, with Christine on acoustic guitar.)