More stripped down and laidback than its predecessors, Redwood features "highly innovative arrangements of traditional tunes" and new compositions composed by several of the band members. One biography said that, "with Redwood, the group tried hard to re-create for record what one of their live gigs was like, complete with their trademark break-neck speed interplay between the instruments and their peerless musicianship."
More minimalist and relaxed than its predecessors, Redwood includes "radically new arrangements of traditional tunes" and original compositions by several band members. One biography stated that, "with Redwood, the group made a significant effort to recreate on record what one of their live performances was like, complete with their signature fast-paced interplay between instruments and exceptional musicianship."