A few years back my father got me hooked on this album. It was the first cd I ever owned. An ex-girlfriend liked it so much that after we broke up she declared that cd was not coming with me.I couldn't blame her. The mix of blues and spirituals with Cooder's unique playing makes this one the most intesting albums I own. The medley of "Feeling Good" and "Fool for a Cigarette" is one of my favorites as well as balads like "Mexican Divorce" and "Jesus on the Main Line".The album also has some songs that keep it from taking itself too seriously. The song "If Walls Could Talk" has a catchy riff and great words.Cooder's great acoustic style shines through on what was a break-through album of the time and holds up years later. I always hear something that I missed on previous listenings.Although you don't need to be a guitar player to appreciate this album, every acoustic player should hear the fine guitar work. Enjoy!