The songwriting on this album is absolutely first rate. To me it sounds more like a straight up Country album rather than Country/Rock, at least until Hot Burrito 1 and Hot Burrito 2 which does have some pretty fuzzy rock-style guitar leads. And both songs are first rate. Country is not my favourite genre so I come in with a prejudice but the influence and quality of the songs is undeniable...plus I love the R&B covers. 4 stars