The lyrics by Rolf Carlos Klausener on Glory Hope Mountain sear into the memory like passages from a fine novel, and while the songs chronicle pivotal and challenging moments in his Honduran mother's life, the narrative is indirect, impressionistic. It isn't necessary to work out the story to take it under your skin, but don't be surprised to find yourself returning repeatedly to the lyric sheet to tease out the details of Gloria Esperanza Montoya's journey from rural Honduras to the streets of Montreal. The music – so understated that it's easy to miss how jaw-droppingly good it is – employs in a wholly natural way the traditional Garifuna rhythms that Klausener's begun exploring in recent years, with enormous percussion provided in part by James Bunton and Ryan Carley of sister band Ohbijou. From the anthemic heights of “Low Gravity” and “Flood” to the exquisite prayer of “Glory,” The Acorn's new album is not only definitive, it's quietly magnificent.

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