My Jerusalem

I posted about My Jerusalem last fall when they were simply known as Jerusalem.

The new EP, Without Feathers has been in major rotation in my car lately. It's a great collection of songs for driving with your windows down...and works equally as well for night driving and bonfires.

"Sweet Chariot" is the strongest and catchiest song on the disc. The type of screaming that Jeff Klein does in the chorus, I don't think I've heard on any of his solo albums. It sounds nearly identical to another singer who rarely, but occasionally does the same thing. I'm intentionally withholding the other singer's name because if you hear the song and don't know who I'm referring to...then I have not sullied Jeff Klein's good name. Moving on.

"Under Your Skin" sounds like the Jeff Klein I know and love. It was posted to his myspace page for about a year now. Maybe it was supposed to be released on his still-forthcoming solo album, but it's one of his better songs.

"Turtledove" sounds to me like what I'd expect a collaboration between The National and Stars would sound like. Klein's vocals even resemble The National's Matt Berninger on the track. It rivals "Sweet Chariot" as one of the strongest tracks.

A very strong debut offering. Keep tuned for their debut album which is expected later this summer.

Please support My Jerusalem. Order the phsycial disc from their website or buy it digitally from places like iTunes or Amazon. PAY FOR IT! I will not burn you a copy! Support artists. Don't steal music just so you can be the first to review it on your little blog, you pirate bastards!