Perhaps it is a question of energy. Mats Nilsson and his co-musicians perform like they are on their toes, eager, anxious, filled with energy - regardless of whether the instruments they carry are of the acoustic or electric variety. At the same time they feel grounded and safe, with both feet safely planted well within the musical idiom of Americana. The sound is organic as well as dynamic. Nilsson also gets help from multi-talented Pontus Snibb, who besides being the engineer also plays a variety of instruments. And although the record features guest appearances by international greats like Dan Baird (Dan Baird (Georgia Satellites), Guy "Griff" Griffin (The Quireboys) and Warner E Hodges (Jason & The Scorchers), it is the homegrown core of Rag-And-Bone - Mats Nilsson, Pontus Snibb and Micke Nilsson - coupled with the songs of Mats Nilssons that make up the foundation of this albums greatness.