When the son of rock royalty puts out a new album, the number of times the father is mentioned in the review is usually a telling sign of whether or not the album is any good. With that being said, the focus of this review stays squarely on Jakob and his top notch collaborators.

Swapping out one superproducer (Rick Rubin) for another (T Bone Burnett) and throwing in alt-country starlets Neko Case and Kelly Hogan gives this album a much more memorable and distinct vibe than it’s predecessor. The music falls squarely in the chill category, with 11 low key tracks that don’t break a sweat. Dylan’s gritty yet tender vocals shine with Burnett’s lush production, resulting in an airy feel that borders on cinematic. Neko and Kelly’s wonderful harmonies add so much to this album, contributing to many of the album’s best moments.

While the album might not make me want to camp out for Jakob Dylan tickets, it does provide a great soundtrack for a nice day. The now 40 year old Jakob Dylan really seems to be coming into his own, as this marks back to back solid albums under his belt.

Highlights: Everybody’s Hurting, Truth for a Truth, Standing Eight Count

You can listen to the entire album for free here.