S. Carey returns with a bright, poetic and hopeful album. "Hundred Acres" reveals a confident, mature and pragmatic Carey, writing the strongest songs of his career. The album is initially a poetic treatise on what is truly necessary in life, a surprisingly utilitarian artistic project that emphasizes the power of tolerance. Carey challenges us to strive for a quasi-utopian ideal of returning to a simpler way of life, and to love those around us, in order to heal our ailments. The album's production echoes its message: beauty in simplicity. Carey relies on more traditional song structures, creating a new balance that brings something unique. The result is a collection of poetic, brilliant and unique songs that weave together a powerful album. FOR THOSE WHO LIKE Bon Iver, Lambchop, The National, Father John Misty