First things first, I really enjoy the album art, an always under-appreciated aspect of releasing a record. Second, this has become one of my favorite albums of 2011. Jonathan Wilson, as both a musician and producer, is one of the major forces at play in reviving Los Angeles's Laurel Canyon music scene. Most notably, he produced both of Dawes's albums, and hosts jam sessions at his compound (not a home...a compound). This record offers a pleasant blend of folk, psychedelic, and mellow classic rock (think CSNY, etc). There isn't a weak song on this beautiful record, and as with anything I post, I highly recommend checking it out.
My personal favorites include the title track, as well as "Desert Raven," and the ten-minute closer "Valley of the Silver Moon."
