Nice analysis ss. Fantastic Expedition is an amazing album and a must have for any Leadon fans. What I find interesting is that Bernie plays the majority of the banjo on the album instead of Doug Dillard who was sort of a mentor of Bernie's and, next to Earl Scruggs, is probably the greatest banjo player of all time. The other notable thing about the album is how heavily involved Bernie was in constructing the music with Dillard and Gene Clark (whose lyrics as usual are amazing). It's really just a great album to cool out to on a late afternoon.

And I would recommend their follow up, Through the Morning, Through the Night. Although, not as great as their first album, has some great moments (my favorite being Kansas City Southern). I believe Bernie plays on a few tracks although he quit the band (sound familiar?) during its recording.