ALBUM REVIEW: SCOTT KLEIN “JESSE’S HOTEL”
Rusty Delta, a groovy country twang in combination with a brighter, colder underground Britpop sound and a nostalgic California dreamful whisper is quite characteristic of the Canadian-based singer-songwriter Scott Klein’s poised moodiness. Lyrical moans in the sense of smoky dizziness confess of sinful desire and dark romances, Jesses’s Hotel takes you to the underbelly of America where everything has a different texture under the dim light.
The effortless off-key slur in between the passage gives Klein’s vocal style a rusty old Delta slide guitar sort of vibe that is simply charming and fascinating to his storytelling in contrast with the reverberant, cinematic chorus.
The album opener “DOA” opens with a tempting bluesy riff that immediately drags you into a lonesome road of contemplation and dreams. In the whisper echoes of ethereal backing vocals, "the haunting melody surrounds you and swirls into the depth of imagination.
“What’s My Name” that revolves around questioning oneself within a dream is another country-fused fascination with a classic British glare that steps into a darker, more intense tone in “Houdini.” “LA Queen” is a rock n roll slow dance that fills the air with anthemic, captivating melodies. “Sunshine” continues brewing in the fuzzy, lo-fi California vibe under the sunshine layered a southern twist.
Written by Katrina Yang
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