Evoking the hushed melancholy of Elliott Smith and the ethereal folk-pop of Iron & Wine, this English singer/songwriter spins beautifully lush ballads out of life's most bittersweet moments. This is music meant for times of deep contemplation; in fact, some of these tracks—including the softly grooving, Bon Iver-esque "Tilikum" and the soaring piano ballad "Groves"—were inspired by personal loss. Still, over intricate acoustic guitar, it's Leftwich's airy vocals that serve as the greatest source of comfort, drifting through the emotional storm unscathed.