Ben Folds' dedication to songcraft and lyricism is such that he never forgoes an opportunity to find a revealing turn of phrase or a smartly placed chord change. His discography is filled with detailed character sketches, like the warmly funny "Steven's Last Night In Town” or the sardonic, biting "All U Can Eat". Even when he teams up with William Shatner on “That's Me Trying”, he masterfully teases out the actor's personal, melancholy side.