This is just a thought - I haven't heard the CD - but could it be that Willie is just trying to get a lot of product out on the market?? The IRS hit him pretty hard from what I've heard and if he's just trying to get a release out there that will make him some money I can't really blame him. A woman in my office plays that "smooth jazz " crap all day long and it seems to be a pretty big market. Not every release from every artist can be a winner. I'll probably think it's boring but there are others out there that might think it's mellow and relaxing. Just my opinion.