Gorgeous. Just gorgeous.
I could honestly gush over this album for hours. This is my all-time favorite album. It's a gorgeous and otherworldly experience from front to back. His "State Album" concept was perfected on this record. The way he entangles rich Illinois history with his own personal trials and tribulations is one to be commended. And the versatility as well! I hear soft, acoustic ballads, huge orchestral sweeps, indie folk, bluegrass, country and americana all on this one ... read more
It's so long-winded, yet mostly keeps my attention, boasting some of the best songs Robert ever wrote
An hour of some of the best afro-cuban jazz you can hear