Between 1996 and 2003, Cale released no new music but admiration for his work and musicianship only grew among his fans and admirers. In his 2003 biography "Shakey", Neil Young remarked, "Of all the players I ever heard, it's gotta be Hendrix and J. J. Cale who are the best electric guitar players." In the 2005 documentary "To Tulsa and Back: On Tour with J.J. Cale", Cale's guitar style is characterized by Eric Clapton as "really, really minimal", adding "it's all about finesse". Mark Knopfler was also effusive in their praise for the Oklahoma troubadour, but Cale’s early 90s experimental synth-heavy output left him at odds with the music industry. 2004’s "To Tulsa and Back" reunited him with long-time producer Audie Ashworth, as he recalled to Dan Forte: