EP himself points to Christianity Today’s review of Scarce:

Seldom in Christian music do you hear sentiment as candid and revealing as this: “I say a prayer tonight/When I find myself alone/Afraid of being known/and holding on for life/It’s a paralyzing fear/Cold to the touch yet so sincere.” After hearing this, one wishes a few more artists would be willing to deliver such lyrical honesty.

I agree: what’s drawn me to Eric’s work is his honesty and clarity.