Washington songwriter Eric Woodruff, once of the band Delay, is the principal player behind Prosser, a promising new entity willing to explore the bounds of Americana. By combining aspects of the more cerebral, solemn side of heartland rock bands like Wilco with the ability to exhibit a buoyancy and melodic charm similar to that present in rock of the late '60s and '70s, Woodruff and his slate of supporting musicians have created a record that can vary in disposition without a difference in quality. There is a duality of experiences on the album. In its moments of greatest latitude ("I Met a Girl", "The Time Has Come") the music bops just as well as it broods when at its most superbly serious ("State I'm In", "Someday Soon"). No matter the tone, Woodruff displays definite songwriting talent and a knack for utilizing organic sounds and textures as well as dynamic contrast. Other highlights include the gradual crescendo of "The Path to a Field with a View of the City" and the country-tinged "Get Gone." With the first record in the Prosser catalog complete, Woodruff has laid the groundwork for an exciting future driven by a fresh musical direction.