Shareef Ali and the Radical Folksonomy: The Once & Future Boyfriend (2010)
Deeply lyrical songs against a rich tapestry of American traditional music from folk to jazz to country to rock & roll. Poignant & revealing verse reminiscent of Leonard Cohen or Conor Oberst laden w/ sweet vocal harmonies and rich instrumental textures.
Recommended if you like
Bright Eyes,
Ryan Adams,
The Decemberists.