Opening with a theme reminiscent of “Toyland” (from Free to Be You and Me), Native American artist Bill Miller combines the idiosyncratic vocal styles of Chris Isaak and Lyle Lovett with traditional instruments to suggest a lingering Indian presence. Miller himself provides most of the instrumentation, which complements his thinly soaring vocals well.The title track is acoustic pop reminiscent of Richard Julian, while the instrumental “The Last Stand” mixes a courtship flute with aggressive rhythms. The feedback-accented “Forgive” tells a pair of stories with no final resolution. The opening theme returns at the close on “The Sun Is Gonna’ Rise,” a mournfully hopeful ballad that reminds listeners that the cycle of life never truly ends.