No Coward Soul, “The Almanac” (Self Released)- This fine album provides an eloquent outlet for the creative musings of No Coward Soul’s frontman Brad Schmauss, who grew up amidst the epic grandeur of Alaska but now draws his inspiration from the rather more mundane landscapes of South London. His five piece band’s soulful brand of Americana is both lyrically and musically compelling, drawing on an ecletic array of musical influences to create stand-out tracks such as “Lighthouse,” “Holy Toledo” and “The Almanac” itself. Splendid stuff.