Finally got to listen to the entire CD today. I think the quality is exceptional.
My top 5 would have to be:
IYCRMM
Christian Island
CRT
Let it Ride
SFAWN
I think this may be the best recording of IYCRMM that I've ever heard. It is beautiful.
In most cases, I don't get a lot of the clarity when I listen to CD's in my car. But this one is an exception. It sounds amazing in the car. I can only imagine what it's going to sound like when I pull out the really good headphones tonight and listen in a quiet room.
I also have to say that EMR was amazing, too, and probably should be tied with SFAWN on my list. I especially like that he was still singing "can" instead of "might" back then. I always liked "can" better and wish he hadn't changed it.
Yes, this CD is a pleasant surprise and I'll be listening to it a lot. I hope it sells about 5 million copies.
Melissa