Honestly Porter, I've heard very little of the 2nd record myself. I had the first cd, and lost it in a crappy marriage.
At least 4 of the 5 band members HAVE to be some of the most intriguing musicians/artists in MY mind. And you have to give credit to Jeff Lynn for pulling it all together. Though he was never a super-star on his own, I think his production talents are unsurpassed. First of all, who would have picked these 5 artists and make them "gel" so well?
What I also like is the fact that "the meat" of the work is done with analog equipment- much of it old stuff.
So, hat's off to the Wilbury's.
Titan