The Traveling Wilburys' second album, a project that was supposed to be a fun collaboration among friends, ended up being a bit of a forced affair. This is not to say that the album is bad, but rather that it lacked the magic and spontaneity of their debut. The passing of Roy Orbison, the group's golden voice, seemed to have taken a piece of the band with it. Jeff Lynne, one of the members, even admitted that he could have done without the second album, as Orbison's absence made the project feel a bit too forced for his taste. However, the album still has its moments, with Tom Petty praising George Harrison's lead guitar work and Bob Dylan expressing his satisfaction with the more developed songs. The second album, while not as strong as the first, offers a different side of the Wilburys, with a more garage rock sound. It's a decent record, and the fact that the band only took a year to complete it shows their commitment to the project. In the end, the second album is a reminder that even the biggest supergroups can have their ups and downs, but it's still a fun listen for fans of the band.
