what intrigues me about this record is that it comes in two forms: the cd form has two different discs, the first is ‘before the frost.’ rock. the second is ‘until the freeze.’ a lil more country, bluegrass even at times. solid. where it gets weird is that the double vinyl, which i have, mixes all the tracks up … alright … but the completed mash up is supposed to then be a concept album with a loose narrative running thorough it about the allure of the city and the return to the country. i haven’t heard enough yet to voice an opinion on the concept beyond saying that these cats have clearly found real inspiration again and have made two back-to-back incredible albums. greenhorn. aimless peacock. appaloosa. what is home? familiar yet deeply experimental. and you have to keep reminding yourself that ‘before the frost … until the freeze’ is live. live in the studio (levon helm’s, no less) before a small audience. they’re becoming the closest thing we’ve seen to ‘the band’ since, well, ‘the band.’ good on you boys. it’s been fun growing up with you. glad you’re still with us.