Known for his literate, Baroque rock sound, Britain's Ed Harcourt is a distinctively enigmatic presence known for his solo work and contributions to other artists' work. Arriving in the early 2000s, Harcourt was praised for his dark-toned anthems that touched upon post-punk guitar rock, orchestral pop, and minimalist balladry. Often compared to his idol Tom Waits, the pianist/vocalist earned respect from the start, picking up a Mercury Prize nomination for his 2001 debut Here Be Monsters. He also charted in the Top 100 in the U.K. with albums like 2003's From Every Sphere, 200...