"Cleareyed" by Glen Phillips

I don't think I can sing the praises of Glen Phillips enough to do this talented and underrated singer/songwriter justice. He is best known for his work in Toad The Wet Sprocket, but his extensive solo work is definitely worth your attention.

His first post-Toad album arrived in 2001 and was called "Abulum." Despite wonderful songs like "Fred Meyers," "Back On My Feet," and "Darkest Hour," a song about the passing of his father, the record did not do well commercially. His more ambitious and polished follow-up, 2005's "Winter Pays For Summer," should have made him a superstar as it is close to a masterpiece. "Cleareyed" is just a small sample of gorgeous cuts from this remarkable album.

Phillips continues to record solo work, but in conjunction with a reunited Toad. He's done several collaborations with other artists, including projects such as Mutual Admiration Society and Works Progress Administration. His latest solo record, "Swallowed By The New," strongly influenced by his divorce, dropped in 2016.