Sondre Lerche has made no secret of who his influences are; in interviews and in his own candid online diary, he often praises the likes of Elvis Costello, Prefab Sprout, Chet Baker, and even Steely Dan. He praises them all for good reason, of course. Lerche’s previous two albums, Faces Down (2002) and Two-Way Monologue (2004), were quirky pop creations that illuminated the depth of his songwriting abilities and the sweet qualities of his voice.... more ›