The Family Tree: The Roots has all the makings of an indie classic. Don t be fooled by Ben s understated voice and the simple beginnings. Each song builds in layers much like the depth of its characters. From soaring tracks like A Pound of Flesh and Severus and Stone, eerily dark pieces like Black Eyes and Kin to warm enlightening gems like Always Gold and Mountains, the songs flow together with mindful artistic clarity, allowing you to fully escape into the album as the stories unravel.