I have the new Earle, but have only gotten around to one (admittedly distracted) listen so far, not due to disliking it either, btw. It struck me as sounding more "finished" than Washington Square Serenade, for lack of a better term. More impressions than that need more time with it.

As a semi-non-related rec, anyone into alt.country/roots.americana/whatever music should check out Daniel Romano/ Sleep Beneath The Willow. Best thing I've heard in a while. There are a couple songs from it on his myspace page.

http://www.myspace.com/danielromanom...aylist-1013622