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Sheik hasn't abandoned the crafted folk-pop sound of his '96 debut; he's added more atmospheric lushness. On "A Body Goes Down," a poignant tribute to the late Jeff Buckley, Middle Eastern strings keen mournfully. When Sheik sings "I had a love of such beauty," violins shudder with regret. This time, though, the focus is less "Barely Breathing" heartbreak, more social critique. Despite some overworked, smarty-pants lyrics, it's a lovely mesh of sense and sonics. Grade: B+ -- Beth Johnson