Nigel Pegrum turned to a friend of his, Tim Harries, a self-taught bassist and classically trained pianist, who agreed to join.

The only piece that feels strongly non-traditional[citation needed] is "Following Me", a song about a woman being stalked by a stranger who terrifies her.

The album's title presumably refers to the fact that the band has become well-seasoned by 20 years of performing;[citation needed] it seems to be a line from the hymn "Farther Along".

[citation needed] However, perhaps because of the infusion of new blood and perhaps because of the excitement of the anniversary, the album marks the beginning of a slow resurgence for the band.

[citation needed] Over the next several years, the band members recommitted themselves to playing together and began exploring traditional material in new ways.