Adam Granduciel and his band took their widescreen portrayals of big sky America to another level on their fourth album. It's a towering homage to Petty, Springsteen, Dylan and Young brimming with wanderlust and an expansive guitar sound to die for. Read on for a Deeper Understanding.

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