was busy during the first half of 2005, laying down tracks for her first solo album on and serving as a member of on . is an apt title for the type of music makes: acoustic, easygoing, and tuneful. Songs like and give the impression of being , and 's simple, old-style banjo accompaniment deepens this impression. However, these and the other songs on are mostly originals, and when they're backed by offbeat arrangements, it's clear that she wasn't born in Appalachia. These fresh elements, especially on cuts like present at her best. The jazzy guitar and banjo work, catchy upbeat melody, and harmony make a jaunty, fun bit of nonsense, while heavy bass, percussion, and sassy fiddle add a sonic blast to on the other hand, sound rather blase in comparison. Taken at a lackadaisical pace, both are pleasant, but less essential. Even here, though, is a good singer, capable of bringing an airy quality to is a good first album that will appeal to fans of . ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.