has as much in common with older styles of as it does , and seems to succeed by combining instrumental rusticity (banjo, mandolin) with smooth vocals. comes from royalty and tours as part of his father's band, but he's updated the old style and songs for the 21st century. , then, includes mostly classic material from ( and ), , and presented in a style. There are also a couple of originals co-written by . He's joined for solid versions of by mandolinist , guitarist , banjoist , fiddler , and bassist . There's also time on for religion on and a bit of patriotism on The only small complaint is that a song called sounds a lot like a revamped version of the lead cut, fans -- of the father or the son -- and lovers will be glad the family's carrying the tradition on. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford Jr.