formed in the late 1970s as a touring unit for his solo performances following the breakup of the original . , recorded in 1979, was the only studio album by this aggregation. Joining here are multi-instrumentalists and along with drummer . In addition, 's vocal mate, , guests on The selection of tunes offered on is uniformly strong. Several tracks could best be described as "funky folk music," especially the opening instrumental, "Una Linea di Dolcezza." Other standout tracks include the accordion-drenched "Down River," "Time and Love," "In My Mind" and "Sweet Mother Earth." The blend of British Isles folk, jazz and pop will be familiar to fans of , and 's vocals and guitar work are as unique as ever. violin and flute provide the textural colors that keep the arrangements varied from song to song. Ranking with the best work of 's lengthy career, is a must-have for folk and acoustic music enthusiasts. ~ Jim Newsom