Someone had to fill Songs Ohia's (Jason Molina) huge shoes. Singer songwriter with acoustic guitar and arranged embellishments bring to mind all the greats like Nick Drake, Will Oldham, Two Gallants, even a tad of Angels of Light. Forlorn themes, genuine, heartfelt stuff if a tad dark, intense lyrics. Don't miss the final, bonus track, a cover of Neil Young's "Helpless".

1)* (5:06) simple strum w capo'ed guitar, pretty and lilting, builds up epic hit quality 2)* (5:40) somber minor simple lovelorn, guitar w sparse piano, beautiful 3) (2:44) upbeat indie feel coming through, slicker w string arrangements 4) (2:55) waltzing sway with deep bows, great 5) (2:55) a nick drake feel to the finger picking 6) (4:21) simple and sad 7) (2:52) upbeat picking and layered chorus. 8) (4:49) slow and dark, call suicide hotline for this guy 9)* (3:59) cover of Lennon's Jealous Guy. 10)* (4:20) epic cover of Helpless, converted to Portland.