Tines of Stars Unfurled is a sequel to What Rhymes with Cars and Girls, Rogers' first solo album from 1999.

"[3] The inspiration for "That Are-Kicking song was, Rogers said, "Simply retelling a night in Birdsville where a gentleman who looked and smelled like he'd had a beating asked me to play him a tune.

"[1] Many of the same musicians from the previous album returned for Tine of Stars Unfurled.

"[4] The Courier-Mail said, "the alt-rock of You Am I is traded for the stringy alt-country of The Twin Set.

The Beatlesque string crescendo of title-ish track Tines of Stars sets the mood for an album of reflection on his demons, parents and children, train stations and friends present or absent.

[5] Forte wrote, "Presented with the wisdom of a hardened barfly; the wit of John Prine and the vulnerability of an AA meeting, Rogers' newest release conveys more than just a stylistic reinvention, instead feeling like the debut of a whole new Rogers entirely.