Geez, I forgot Clear Spot. That is a good album.
Regarding TMR, I think its status as a classic may have something to do with the number of critics and musicians that have championed it over the years. I think Lester Bangs said that it was the greatest album ever made. But I don't believe it's any great piece of art. It sounds pretentious and mostly unlistenable to me.
Although, the same could be said for LMDOB. I like it though.