it is well produced without being over produced, minimum of instruments. There is button accordian on this album which was not on the previous one. I thought I might not like it but it really adds a lot. The singing is stellar, as usual. This is a very "traditional folk album...However, I have to admit I don't think it is as good as the first one...but I have not listened to this one as much having only got it yesterday. If you don"t have the first one..get it..fabulous record. Let us know what you think of it if you get it.