John Carroll & The Trusty Sidekicks: True Confessions of an Infamous Liar (2004)
"For me, John's record epitomizes everything roots music should be: Personal, detailed songs that haven't been written before. He's cliche-free, and the way he's not afraid of looking the abyss straight in the eye isn't depressing, it's invigorating." Geo
Recommended if you like
Bob Dylan,
Henry Miller,
Townes Van Zandt.