Klein's lyricism is complex and requires repeated listening to feel the full force of her words. It's just like being a good boy, with no woman's breast from which you pretend to wean. Klein's style easily switches from gentle to brash one moment, reminding you of such phenomenal women as Iris Dement, or Gillian Welch, and the next rocketing into something more akin to Ani DiFranco. There are truly no accurate descriptions to demonstrate Klein's gift. She seems somehow rooted in dustbowl poetics, but will quickly turn and place you somewhere else entirely.
All works are originial with the exception of the old song Another Man Done Gone .
Perhaps the finest track and the one certain to give Klein the exposure she deserves is Romeo , a song also appearing on the recent Signature Sounds benefit release for the Respond shelter of Boston. I pray there is not tragedy this time. Klein's lyrical sophistication is far greater than her years. She certainly does. Done Gone All songs by Jess Klein except as noted.