Johnny Flynn’s debut album, A Larum, was a suitably diverse collection of old-world folkisms and modern-day studio updates. This Shakespearean actor is an astute songwriter able to write in a variety of voices. His second album, 2010’s Been Listening, coupled here with the Sweet William EP, is another strong effort. The acoustic guitars are deep and beautifully trace the traditional melodies. “Lost and Found” is a touching piece of updated British folk. “Churlish May” kicks up the band with a touch of brass. “Kentucky Pill” uses the same approach but with a denser mix that provides a denser pop moment. The title track, with its elegiac harmonies, flows with a sense of mortality chasing its tune. “Barnacled Warship” strikes up the band with a primitive grind while “Sweet William, Pt. 2” lightens the touch. Both feature a vocal that recalls the lusty howl of Brit-folk legend Bert Jansch. “The Water,” featuring notable folksinger Laura Marling, is another sweetly harmonic number. The four tracks from the Sweet William EP build on rustic arrangements that have their roots in sea shanties.