Richard, I became aware of The Milk Carton Kids when watching the documentary filmed of the recording of the New Basement Tapes album, and immediately loved them. I put them in my notebook of albums to get, but before getting around to doing so again watched the video a couple of times. I started feeling a little differently on second and third listen; they started reminding me a little too much of Simon & Garfunkel, rather than The Everly Brothers. By that I mean 2-part harmony, something I adore, can be done in a way that is full-throated, strong, almost aggressive (The EV Bros, John and Paul, Dave Edmunds and Nick Lowe in Rockpile, etc.), or it can be too gentle, a little effete, almost prissy (S & G, Crosby, Stills, & Nash, etc.).
I dropped them from by "Buy" list to my "Consider" list. I plan to get one of theirs when my "Must Buys " list gets smaller, so I’ll make it your recommendation of the Joe Henry-produced album. I like his work---Eric.