Monte is the most refreshing musician I've heard in a long time. His vocals are great, but his guitar playing ability really sets him apart. He's the best guitarist I've seen. The guy is on par w/ Clapton. Outstanding! This cd is much better than Mirror. If you're new to Monte get this one first. I must add that his cd is not as good as the live shows. If you ever get a chance to see him live take it. The cd lacks the spontaneous guitar solos Monte breaks out in live performances. I saw him play alone once and honestly, he wasn't at much of a loss without his band. He sounds like 10 people playing at once. Great work Monte! Let's just hope he gets signed by a decent label... quick!