 Cale’s previous albums were studies in diversity, touching on a variety of musical styles that make up what would become known as Americana, and "Grasshopper", while a more polished production, continues this exploration.Cale accompanies himself on the folk song "Drifter’s Wife," displaying some impressive finger picking, and returns to the theme of a musician's rootless life on the road.The straight love song "You Keep Me Hangin’ On" begins with a piano introduction reminiscent of Elton John, unusual for a Cale recording, and contains vulnerable lyrics to a longed-for lover.