The two sessions have drastically different sounds: the first features frontman and guitarist David Longstreth accompanied by a chamber orchestra called The Orchestral Society for the Preservation of the Orchestra; the second features Dave and his guitar recorded by Adam Forkner. On this release tracks 1-7 includes the Slaves' Graves songs while tracks 8-14 constitutes Ballads.
The two recordings have striking differences in sound: the first is accompanied by a full orchestra, led by David Longstreth as frontman and guitarist; in contrast, the second features Dave performing solo with his guitar, recorded by Adam Forkner. The album includes Slaves' Graves songs on tracks 1-7, followed by Ballads on tracks 8-14.