Noah Gundersen may be a first-rate folk-rock star, but his music is nothing if not humble. Once the frontman for Seattle indie band The Courage, the songwriter has gone solo in the quietest way possible, using his new freedom to record sparse, thoughtful, introspective tunes. His sister Abby often lends a hand. Gundersen's best-known track may be called "First Defeat," but here we collect some of his most poignant successes.