Mine is on order so no comment yet. Don't let that stop you, SINSULL! Actually, mine hasn't arrived yet either, but since I've already heard all but 2 of the songs in other contexts, I'll comment now...

Big Mick and others have already described well why Jed's songs are so compelling. Another thing that I find striking about his songwriting talent is how consistent it is.

There are a few dozen folkie songwriters that I consider my favourites, but with the vast majority of them, my admiration is based on a small portion of their work. I would consider somebody to be very talented if one song in ten is excellent and the rest are forgettable.

But Jed seems to write hit after hit. I think he may be a genius (and no, I don't call everybody I like that).

Marion