Twelve years and numerous releases into their career, are by now a seasoned roots rock act whose stalwart presence on the Americana scene continues to hover just shy of a legitimate breakout. An earnest and passionate songwriter who balances his earthy folk appeal with undeniable pop smarts, and his crew have wandered into their share of respectable chart successes and high-profile gigs without becoming a household name. Their previous album, 2017's highly regarded , was perhaps their most appealing collection yet and they follow it here with the similarly engaging . In a bid to switch things up, the Memphis native turned to collaboration, hoping to gain a different perspective and add some new colors to ' quilt. Throughout his career, the affable has picked up many friends and admirers within the industry and he calls upon several of them here to share both the songwriting experience and join in on the recording. Acclaimed country tunesmith brings her mix of confidence and weary warmth to two of ' standouts, co-writing the excellent "You Want What You Can't Have" and "Make It Look So Easy," while guesting as a vocalist on the former. Another Americana notable, , helped pen the splashy "End of the World" which, aside from 's infectious folk-pop opener, "Family," is probably the most pop-driven tune in the set. Other collaborators include Brooklyn folk-rockers, , who co-write and add their voices to the sing-along title cut, and 's wife and frequent singing partner, , who duets on the romantic "But I'll Never Forget the Way You Make Me Feel" and the sweet "See the World," the latter of which seems to be directed toward their children. Album producer even gets in on the game, sharing a writing credit on the dreamy synth-aided closer, "Bittersweet." With so many new in the mix, the results don't feel quite as immediate as on , but the overall quality of is in keeping with the consistency of 's last several outings. ~ Timothy Monger