Ten folk songs with poignancy weaved throughout. Cohen's half spoken vocals seem tailor made for this, but he does flex his vocal chops at times. Story of Isaac is good, haunting acoustic guitar. A Bunch of Lonesome Heroes is more upbeat with the keyboard and an almost soaring chorus (ok, it's Leonard Cohen). On the Partisan, the guitar riff is intricate and fast, delicate picking, and the vocals and lyrics are somber. Then a female choir backs him up in French. You Know Who I Am is another sparse number with some of the best guitar on the album. Tonight Will Be Fine brings back a fast folk rhythm and closes the album on an uplifting note. It took me a couple listens for this to click, but I wouldn't change a thing.