On one hand, Big Black Hole & the Little Baby Star is all over the place. There are up-tempo pop tunes, melancholy folk ballads, rants, and even a couple dance tracks. Somehow, it all flows together beautifully and as a whole album, exudes a unique sort of continuity. Big Black Hole has some of the most up beat moments of any Sean Hayes albums. In addition to the usual voice and guitar, there is electric bass, drums, piano, wurlitzer, & some trumpet, baritone horn and tuba throughout the album. Beautiful singing, innovative playing, amazing unique songs with such variety, this album, from beginning to end is a really fun ride.