I agree, EJ. I'm a real admirer of Gram Parsons and Steve Earle, and various others who have similar roots and influences (Emmylou Harris, for instance). I actually haven't heard a lot that really appeals to me from the No Depression "movement" -- some of the Wilco/Son Volt stuff seems kind of poorly crafted, in my opinion -- but I can relate to their influences, and I'm glad there's somebody out there who is going in that direction. To my way of thinking Steve Earle is one of the greatest songwriters working today; his new CD is due out on June 6th, and I'm eagerly awaiting the day.