If you like the sensitive singer-songwriter, look no further than those below. Click on the iTunes link under listed songs to locate particular artist.

Tom Freund

A little bit like Tom Waits, yet with a much more pleasing voice and not as many kinky instrumentals. OK, he dresses like Tom Waits, therefore the comparisons. Has the best song about John Lennon ever, sorry Elton. In fact, his whole album Collapsible Plans is built off a Lennon riff. Wondering if he got a care package from Yoko. Or maybe sent Yoko the entire album, which is truly listenable.

3 Songs:
Collapsible Plans – Collapsible Plans
Why Wyoming – Collapsible Plans
Copper Moon – Collapsible Plans

Joe Henry

Has the smokiest voice you’ll hear this decade. But not smoky in a raspy-been-in-rehab-one-too-many-times way. Smoky in a worldwide weariness set off against a sea of changing times and declining dreams. Not sure you’ll find a song that fits our current economic struggle, and as beautifully written, as Our Song. Opening lyrics:

I saw Willie Mays
At a Scottsdale Home Depot
Looking at garage door springs
At the far end of the 14th row

3 Songs:
Our Song – Civilians
Civil War – Civilians
Mean Flower – Scar

David Ford

A poor man’s Damien Rice, to be sure. And you may even be more moved by Ford’s music! That’s right, someone has been using his tunes in the name of therapy, inherent with a biting tone of blame that leaves no one unscathed. If you have a chance to see him tour, jump on the bus, as he creates eclectic tapestries (with the courtesy of loops) that are sure to leave the sweat dripping off your brow, and pain resonating in your heart.

3 Songs:
I’m Alright Now – Songs For The Road
Katie – I Sincerely Apologise for All the Trouble I’ve Caused
I Don’t Care What You Call Me – I Sincerely Apologise for All the Trouble I’ve Caused