Album DescriptionA naked and transparent community of 13 songs captured alive in the studio, featuring 9 Durst originals, plus 2 from Randy Newman & another by Joni Mitchell; as well as new Japanese words applied by James to Japan's most famous melody. All are live complete takes performed purely and simply with just a single vocal and guitar--no overdubs, elegant in their UN-embellishment. "These are essentially duets, with the voice and guitar performing balanced and complementary roles one to the other. I selected songs which pretty much hold their own without added ornamentation--simple and direct, just as in a coffeehouse or concert hall." (--James Durst)