Craig Finn's lyrical franchise features a blend of characters dark and colorful enough for an Elmore Leonard novel. Appearing for the first time as a solo artist, he's supporting a collection of songs that linger on the bleakness more than his Hold Steady "Positive Jams." Clear Heart Full Eyes is a quieter album that puts his words in bas-relief; the music is influenced by a collection of alt-country ringers he picked up in Austin. With Marcellus Hall & the Hostages. —Chris Parker
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