Blog: soundUNheard

The problem with playing guitar behind a pretty girl (especially when that pretty girl is wily temptress Zooey Deschanel) is sometimes people forget you're there. But when it comes to getting noticed, instead of cutting some man-bangs and competing for hearts, you should just craft a jaunty and complex (that's right) folk album that softly sways votes your way. From For Beginners, the first track on M. Ward's Hold Time, his classic style and layered lyrics capture your attention and don't let go. This album sounds extremely American, in the best of ways. Think long stretches of highway, milk in [...]

• M. Ward - For Beginners (AKA Mt. Zion)