On their second album for , sound perfect. That is to say, they haven't changed a bit, and we like them that way. is full of the same strumming acoustic guitar, hauntingly treated vocals, elements of and , and everything else that made a magnificent , and stew. When bandleader sings, "We start this time with open ears," you know you're heading into familiar territory, as open ears were what you needed the first time you took this trip with and the rest of . Open ears led you through the stark and beautiful landscape of , and now they take you on a similar trip, from the sunshine of to the rainy day appeal of Echoes of , and classic ( , etc.) find their way into this record to varying degrees, but they seem to float along lending help and comfort, rather than showing themselves directly. Like 's songs have remained essentially the same, and is the sound of a band hitting its stride. ~ Terrance Miles