So far Nickel Creek side projects have ranged from "so-so" to "fair" for the most part. With that said, Chris Thile's newest album is clearly the best solo effort by far. I can't get enough of The Beekeeper and his rendition of The Strokes "Heart In A Cage." This album is amazing, don't miss it. But if you can only afford one Thile album, see "Punch" by The Punch Brothers.