"For me, 'Rake' is unforgettable," producer Frangipane marvels in the 2007 book To Live's To Fly: The Ballad of the Late, Great Townes Van Zandt. "When we finally nailed it, we knew it was the special moment on the album." Although these songs are particularly dark, the album does include several tender ballads rich with Van Zandt's poetic imagery, such as "Come Tomorrow" and "Tower Song".
The reference highlights Frangipane's emotional connection to the song "Rake," which he considers unforgettable. He shares this sentiment in his 2007 book To Live's To Fly: The Ballad of the Late, Great Townes Van Zandt. Although the album has its more melancholic tracks, it also features softer ballads that highlight Van Zandt's poetic skill, such as "Come Tomorrow" and "Tower Song".