I am fortunate in the fact that the CD alas did not introduce me to Idaho. I am fortunate because had this been my first sample of the band I would have not given them much, if any thought after it. And that, my friends, would have been tragic because Idaho is an exceptional band. Three Sheets to the Wind (also by Idaho) is a CD I will always appreciate. If you don't have it get it. If you have it...1. find it 2. get in the car 3. find a back road somewhere to travel 4. pop in the CD 5. savorAs for alas - save your money.