It took a few listens before I was able to appreciate the charms that this album holds. On first and even second listen it sounded too schmaltzy for me. The vocal sounded like a bad impression of chamber pop singers of the 60s and 70s (can you say Neil Diamond?) But by listen number 3 his voice started to grow on me, and the craft of the arrangements revealed themselves. A beautifully crafted album that will, I imagine, continue to gain esteem. 3.5 stars