Captivating album with a wide-ranging singer-songwriter sound. Careens from speak-singing growls and groussing (say, Tom Waits) to forlorn songs of love lost. Caplan's voice is expressive and dances freely, never a slave to the beat. Strong storytelling (without getting bogged down in narrative exposition). Must listen to "Down to the River".

Pulsating rockabilly album filled with earworms (must listen to 3. "Lucky Penny" and 2. "Crying's"). Driving beats in staccato to soft ballads with silky-smooth male vocals. Fresh rhymes and word-play reward close listening and set this album apart from mere revival rehashes. Band is super tight and production is excellent. Download this album and next you'll be renting a convertible to drive down Pacific Coast Highway to complete the listening experience.