Have listened to the CD several times and will listen again as soon as I get it back from my son. It is what one might expect from Kathy Mattea and from Marty Stuart. Throughout her career, Mattea has seemed to place substance first in her selection of songs. Stuart has put art and respect back into the Nashville music world in spades. The purchase of Coal would help support those in the music industry who place a premium on substance. The real plus, however, is the enjoyment one will receive from putting the CD in one's player and from repeated listening. You will enjoy this CD if you like good songs, well done, with arrangements that support the music.