What makes My Dearest Darkest Neighbor by Hurray for the Riff Raff notable?

'My Dearest Darkest Neighbor' received critical acclaim, with NPR highlighting it as a significant work in the Americana genre. The album contributed to the rising popularity of folk-infused music in the early 2010s and solidified Hurray for the Riff Raff's place in contemporary folk music. Released in 2013, 'My Dearest Darkest Neighbor' was Hurray for the Riff Raff's second studio album, following their debut 'It Don't Mean I Don't Love You' (2011). At this point in their career, lead singer Alynda Segarra was honing her craft and establishing a distinct sound that melded personal narratives with broader social themes.