Oh, well if we're talking about songwriting, I'll give him some props. Here's a great great cover of "Southern Man."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4czTIjYwGlc
Sometimes his fragile, childlike voice works and can be affecting, but sometimes it's just goddamn annoying.
"Sleeps with Angels" was a pretty good record, and I remember liking "Mirror Ball." But is there anything from the last twenty years I need to hear?