My Jerusalem‘s Jeff Klein gained early inspiration from his older brother’s Replacements records. Writing his own songs at age 15, Klein went to Berklee School of Music at age 18. Soon after, Klein moved to Austin and worked with allies like Jon Dee Graham and Will Sexton. Guitar and piano master, Klein not only is associated with My Jerusalem, but also with The Gutter Twins and The Twilight Singers. The release of his 2000 indie rock album started his hype and now four albums later, we can’t get enough.
Jeff’s List:
1. The Replacements – Unsatisfied
2. X – Johnny Hit and Run Pauline
3. Scott Walker – Duchess
4. Massive Attack – Live With Me
5. Nick Drake – Which Will
6. Lavern Baker – Love Me Right
7. Dirty Three – -Sirena
8. Little Anthony & The Imperials – Tears On My Pillow
9. The Clash – Death or Glory
10. Francois Hardy – Comment Te Dire Adieu
11. Roy Orbison – Only The Lonely
12. Joy Division – Disorder
13. Bert Jansch – Needle Of Death
14. Frank Sinatra – In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning