Among the crop of tragic, melancholy singer/songwriters, Brooklyn native Tim Williams stands out with his spare, honest and beautifully-crafted albums—the most recent of which, When Work Is Done, is now out on NYC indie label Dovecote Records. Produced in the UK, this latest recording was made possible through an opportune meeting between Williams and British producer Dave Lynch following Williams’ performance at the CMJ Music Marathon in 2004. Lynch’s production skills and the addition of backing musicians—brothers Paul and Phil Wilkinson—lift When Work Is Done out of the dark, alcohol-drenched funk of Williams’ previous albums. The sound may be more upbeat, but still conveys a profound thoughtfulness and the unique portrait of the world as the singer sees it. Tim Williams plays at Mohawk Place on Monday (Dec. 10) with the Black Atlantic (featuring former Shai Hulud vocalist Geert van der Velde), White York and Elipsus.