No Good for One Now

Picking up where his self-titled debut left off, is 's second album under the moniker. The seven tunes lay out on the table for all to see 's self-deprecation in the tenderest form: an album dedicated to his feelings of worthlessness and frustration about a lost relation. With song titles such as and it's quite clear that 's not letting anyone in for 40 minutes of upbeat joy. Rather, displaying raw honesty that parallels some of the better or moments, takes the listener through song after song of the one that got away. talks of lonely nights in a bar looking for that perfect one, but instead heading home alone. serves as a reminder that indeed, there are others out there with the same broken heart as yours, so the best thing to do is to get together, have some drinks, and realize that you're all in this together. The epic final tune, is a ten-minute-long song in which the singer recognizes his failures in the relationship and makes a plea for his ex-girlfriend to stay. The tunes are all gently woven with sensitive acoustic guitar and light drums. Throughout the majority of the song the guitar is played with harp-like delicacy, creating a heavenly atmosphere more elegant than anything else displayed on the album. For the rest of the songs, everything is kept simple, as it's the vocals and the lyrics behind them that are meant to be the focus of the album. may not be as well known as his older brother, ( , ), but it's quite irrelevant since is creating beautifully introspective music in his own right. is no doubt another big step down the path to success for . ~ Kurt Morris