Pivoting from to as her collaborator, doubles down on her roots on while also expanding into territory that couldn't strictly be classified as bluegrass. cannily builds, kicking off with a trio of the straightest bluegrass numbers on the record, each delivered with verve by ; she sounds sly on "Cabin in the Woods" and heartbreakingly plaintive on "Kentucky Blue." As the record gains momentum, it grows increasingly adventurous: "No Cowboys" is a soft, sympathetic supporting arrangement of strings and twangy guitars, a combination that seems nearly cinematic; "If You Don't Wanna Love Me" grooves to a backbeat that finds the funk in Americana; and with its spritely tempos and neon-lit strings, "For a Night" feels like a forgotten classic from the early '70s. What ties this all together is 's sharp writing and nuanced, empathetic delivery: she has a sweet, clear voice that never seems soft -- it is clear and compelling, a constant focal point on this quietly audacious record. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine