Utilizing a jug band of fellow Austinites Danny Barnes (tenor guitar and banjo) and Mark Rubin (stand-up bass and Sousaphone -- both of the Bad Livers) and harpist Gary Primich on some tracks, James sounds more mature here, evidenced by six originals (the John Hurt-esque "Talco Girl" is particularly nice) and one collaboration with bassist/songwriter Sarah Brown ("My Last Good Car") and effective rather than affected vocals. Stellar guitar throughout, with an added treat: James's blues mandolin on "Midnight Blues." ~ Dan Forte, All Music Guide
Danny Barnes (Guitar), Steve James (Guitar), Clifford Antone (Executive Producer), Danny Barnes (Banjo), Danny Barnes (Tenor Banjo), Steve James (Slide Guitar), Steve James (Mandolin), Bryan Simmons (Design), Bryan Simmons (Art Direction), Gary Primich (Harmonica), Will Van Overbeek (Photography), Dick Reeves (Design), Steve James (Arranger), Mark Rubin (Sousaphone), Dick Reeves (Art Direction), Mark Rubin (Bass), Jerry Tubb (Mastering), Danny Barnes (Guitar (Tenor)), Steve James (Vocals), Steve James (Producer)
