Here we have another compilation of amazing instrumentation by Chris Wilson and singing by Ronnie Moore that ranges from soulful to silly depending on the song. We are greeted by this stunning instrumentation on the intro track Warm Welcome. Although the eerie nature of the strings may not be particularly what one would listen for in warmth, they are definitely a pleasing beginning to this stellar sophomore effort. The title track comes in relatively mellow with our familiar lead. With lyrics like "I put myself through hell last night just to feel the warmth" one can't help but enjoy the start of this return journey. We move to the smooth swing of Tin Roof with the welcome addition of guest voices of Nathan Edwards and Leena Worthy. Let me Do Right By You gives us haunting instrumental under velvet vocals and touching lyrics. This is contrasted to the fun two step with a twirl of Magdalena which quickly rolls into the troubling Darkness Came. The Living Dead is punctuated nicely by the guitar. Then there is a slight lift in the mood with Solace which gives us more instant classic lyrics such as "we closed our eyes and tried to see / and fed each other from our dreams". We return to the haunting instrumentals and vocals with On the Subject of Inevitibility.  The Gift manages to mix melancholy melody with lyrics that I found mildly amusing in spite of the tale of pain they tell (maybe it was the tempo that did it for me). The reprise of Graveyard Town featuring Brad Herring provides a smooth transition to the delightfully twangy exit of the final song Misery. Another trip with Barnstormers that is definitely worth taking.
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