This continues in the alchemical tradition of change & inward-revolt. Here they mix pop melodies, minimal country truisms, jingle-jangling Californianism & angular folk w/ something the band refers to as "our horse called Dire Arrow," which roughly translates into family friendly (sans the "American Censorship" connotations). Lyrically & conceptually, Glenn & Donovan continue down their twisted path. The ghosts of girl-beauties, whispering trees, swimminghole cousins, crippled horses & human-faced animal-saints all join the dizzying parade.