The beauty of "Moon Shadow" lies not in over-the-top verse or grand  instrumental accompaniment, but in the simple message that it provides: hope can be found in any situation. Both the lyrics and the guitar duet by Stevens and Alun Davies are mellowed to mirror classic lullabies, exposing Steven’s talent for illustrating topics which trouble a mature audience through the eyes of a child. The simpl...

"Walkin’ Back to Georgia" is a bare-bones, folk country masterpiece off Jim Croce’s album, “Don’t Mess Around With Jim,” which skillfully blends a beautiful acoustic melody with a calming folk atmosphere synonymous with most of his debut works. Croce relates an inspiring message of hope and redemption even as he was struggling, overworked and underpaid by the jobs he had taken up at the tim...

"West Coast" is a melancholy ode to California that expertly incorporates a Beach Boys and The Shins sound  into a cohesive ballad. The nostalgic tune first appeared on Jason Schwartzman’s debut album, “Nighttiming,” before it was launched into fame by fans of his previous film and music careers. As the only member of “Coconut Records,” Schwartzman crafts one of the most beautifully haunting in...