This 1975 album marks a transition for Kristofferson. His lyrical prowess is as sophisticated and intense as ever, with tunes like the wry "The Year 2000 Minus 25" and "Don't Cuss the Fiddle" reinforcing his reputation as the king of rough-and-ready outlaw country. But more sophisticated production touches start to appear, from the gentle, pop-friendly arrangement of "Easy, Come On" to the sweeping choral background vocals on the poetic, epic "Silver (The Hunger)".