This is an outstanding collection, and gets better  each time around.  The album has an overall sobering tone, and the listener must be prepared and focused  I have to say that I'm not really a 'Whiskey Train' fan, but it is performed very well.  Aside from WT, everything here is terrific.  We hated to see the absence of Matthew Fisher on this effort, but Chris Copping certainly does a more than competent job on the organ.  My biggest favorites here are 'The Dead Man's Dream,' the epic 'Whaling Stories,' and the thoughtful and reflective finisher, 'Your Own Choice,' although every cut on this album has something special to offer.  The variety is wonderful.