Enjoying a bit of a renaissance, Pennsylvanian chamber folk trio return with , their ethereal second outing for Britain's label. There's a remarkable consistency to the work of and her husband , who, along with longtime bassist , have more or less revisited the same very specific sonic world over and over since the late '90s. A balance of happy/sad intimacy and tranquil daydreaming marks their now-familiar bailiwick where lightly picked acoustic guitars, double bass, and distant strings, melodica, piano, and other unshowy ornamentations build a cozy gossamer glow around 's fragile vocals. From its general subject matter (compassion, family, spirituality, love) to its hushed delicacy, does little to deviate from this pattern, though it's hard to find too much fault in that. The group's signature sound is a home-built concept, gently refined over their three decades together, and their steady cultivation of it is their gift to the world. As far as albums go, offers a bit more experimentation than some of their recent releases. Recorded at the Perises' home with playing the bulk of the parts, there's a certain freedom to the song structures and overall feel, with tempos shifting lazily across a landscape populated with occasional instrumental bouquets that flash her craft as an arranger. A mostly even mix of piano- and guitar-led songs, highlights include "On Your Side" and "St. Francis and the Future," the latter of which shines with a particularly unique radiance and subtle complexity. Later on in the album is the excellent "Mary Margaret in Mid-Air" a rare cut that features on lead vocals amid the pleasant rattle of old film projector sound effects. It's these little details and the quality of the writing that help push the boundaries of what otherwise sounds like a quintessential album. ~ Timothy Monger