In 2003, Irish singer/songwriter Damien Rice wooed listeners with his debut, O, a collection of songs that displayed his (and counterpart Lisa Hannigan's) poignant yet interesting & intelligent vocals over quiet guitars & strings. On O, Rice was able to come off as sensitive & emotional without seeming sappy or cheesy, a difficult balance to attain, & certainly an impressive accomplishment. He was also able to write simple, pretty songs that still managed to have a voice & style of the