Robert Sutliff writes:

> I've been listening to it a good bit. The songs are excellent and the
> production is very glossy. If I have any complaint it's that it's maybe too
> glossy but that's a minor quibble. As I understand it he's been working on
> some of these tracks for a decade.

That's what I heard too ... plus the disc kept getting pushed back from 
previous release dates, maybe because he was polishing and polishing (and 
polishing). 

Bobby, I too prefer things not quite so polished, but mind you, I still 
haven't heard Travels in the South yet. 

> Oh, he also remains a king of pop lead guitar. His playing has gotten even
> better which is a scary thing indeed.

Yes, he's a very underrated, emotional lead player! Can't wait to be blown 
away. 

LOD