Album of the Year Nominee: M. Ward's "Hold Time"

He's toured with Conor Oberst and Bright Eyes, and last year he made a record with actress Zooey Deschanel, but M. Ward has made his name making solo records. "Hold Time" is the first I've ever owned. It's solid. Ward is a soulful writer. These songs are good, largely because they're so fun. In particular, "Fisher of Men" keeps popping up in my playlists, often two and three times in a row. It's a Song of the Year nominee for sure.

Hold Time - M. Ward