With her second album, Jessica Bailiff has expanded and defined the ravishing sound that typified Even In Silence. Like her debut, Hour of the Trace was recorded at 20 Below in Duluth, MN with Alan Sparhawk recording and producing. All instruments were played by Jessica Bailiff and Alan Sparhawk with guest appearances by Mimi Parker drumming on "Toska" and sharing backing vocals with Alan on "Crush."