Like his fellow Western Canadian singer-songwriter Mariel Buckley, who made one of the best albums of 2022, Bob Sumner makes folksy Americana music that’s understated, easygoing, and consistently tuneful; this is music for overcast Sunday mornings. On Some Place to Rest Easy, Sumner tastefully uses synthesizers alongside more traditional country elements to give his songs a distinctly modern feel without getting all hokey about it. An impressive collection from the veteran Vancouverite in the big hat!