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An important album in the evolution of an important band/songwriter; Bill Mallonee is a lyrical master. He's not perfect...he's not Dylan...and he doesn't try to be. But his words and music are genuine, heart-on-his-sleeve, no-punches-pulled. This is grown-up stuff that requires some effort on the listener's part to think at times. V.O.L. is always refreshing to me, and this album is no different.