On 's second release, he continues the practice of guest appearances begun on . In this case, the notables include , , and . The finest combination comes when joins on 's 's gritty vocals and sweet slide guitar add a pleasing nuance to the bittersweet track, and it is ultimately the high point of the record. Certain critics and purists have derided 's search for mainstream success as evidenced by his penchant for guest appearances and non-traditional forms, but sounds fantastic in these unconventional situations (witness his burning version of the ' ). 's vocals, often under appreciated, really sell this song. As for his guitar playing, it is slightly below his usually high standards. He often sounds sloppy and unfocused, an extremely noticeable exception being his explosive solo on the duet but his singing, especially on the soulful is full of character. 's backing band is top-notch, particularly bassist , who plays both more actively and more melodically than most bassists working in the idiom. has recorded better in his career, but on he shows that he is comfortable in more mainstream situations as well. The on this record often just sound flat for some reason, like and his band are just going through the motions. But on up-tempo tracks such as the or 's pairing with the bluesman sounds excited and fresh. It must be mentioned that the production is a bit on the thin side throughout, and many of the tracks simply do not pack enough punch. Despite this, the album is quite strong. is not the place to look for the legendary guitarist, but, taken for what it is, it is extremely entertaining. ~ Daniel Gioffre