I understand John's reaction in that these interpretations de-emphsize the rhythms and the result has less r'n'r urgency. Sometimes the rhythms are picked up by fiddle - which I think works pretty well. At the end of the day, though, it's way that the melodies and harmonies are carried by Frisell on lead and Leisz on lap steel that I really love.
As I noted in my OP, not for every taste.
As I noted in my OP, not for every taste.