Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle again finds Bill Callahan’s vocals as the focal point over the rhythmic percussion and simple guitar arrangements that Callahan’s became known for over the past few decades as Smog. This album in both theme and sound is reflective, questioning, lamenting failed relationships and dashed hopes. Collaborator Brian Beattie provides somber accompaniment with string and horn arrangements to Callahan’s ragged baritone and confessional songwriting style. Sometimes I Wish We Were An Eagle moves Callahan’s music one step beyond previous efforts, with more intimate production flourishes that add fuller range of emotion to Callahan’s already striking songs.