Jim Valley's fifth album contains songs of courage, hope, ecology, and culturality. Tapping deep into the rich reservoir of Native American and South American cultures, Jim and his Rainbow Planet friends offer up a truly world-class musical experience. From the pan flutes of the Andes and Amazon to the drums of Africa and North America, Jim ranges far and wide in search of the things that matter for people and the planet in this modern world.

"When it comes to this rock 'n' roll stuff, you can feel the difference between the music made by the people who are just passing through and the art of the committed lifers. The latter's songs have a rich, seasoned grain that comes only with paying their dues and paying attention. Michael O'Neill, who leads Hank and the Skinny 3, is definitely among that set, a quality shines brightly on Seconds to Destruction, his band's third album. Before landing...