Featuring a similarly rustic vocal to that of Cat Stevens, Hansard's EP features two excellent tracks and two complete fillers. Sleazy horns and tired harmonies with Eddie Vedder result in a thrown-together sound in his lacklustre cover of Springsteen's Drive All Night. In contrast, intricate follow-up Pennies In The Fountain showcases a timeless, nuanced songwriting ability. Devoid of instrumental support, transportive closer Step Out Of The Shadows relies on the strength of Hansard's melodious vocals to induce a romantic, traditional folk sound.
