entered the 1990s with the baker's dozen of selections on (1991), one of his best overall efforts to date. His unique and unmistakable interpretations of obscure and early popular melodies are augmented by the occasional and equally singular original composition. The tunes are carefully crafted in such a way that they ably augment 's distinct vocals, which vacillate between a gravel-voiced mumble and full-bodied bellow. In keeping with the musical persona he'd established for himself, the arrangements are often a synthesis of the refined stylings of the , with essential nuggets of American , and . The opening is the perfect case in point, as the tastefully scored string section caresses the mid-tempo pace. member 's twangy dobro and 's sweet mandolin frail earmark the rural sleepy Comparatively spry are the title track and a standout cover of which are a rousing mixture of freewheeling and the playfulness of 's days in the aforementioned . Another adeptly executed remake is capturing all the charm of 's best-known rendering, yet the artist provides a freshness in this interpretation, making it unquestionably his own. supplies a few of the album's more memorable sides, such as the jaunty wordless and the understated and intimate repose of The closing instrumental is brought to life by the honey toned clarinet of , whose tenure in the modern re-creation of the is evident by the redolent he brings to the performance. Longtime enthusiasts will not be disappointed with and curious parties will similarly find it a great entree into 's catalog. ~ Lindsay Planer