The slow, lazy rolling days of summer in the south. Fireflies and little league games in the evening time. Reminiscences of a past lover and a girl who got away. Finding one’s self unraveled on a still, dark night, the promise of youth and potential unfulfilled. These are some of the images and feelings evoked in Athens, Georgia-based singer/songwriter Adam Klein’s third record, the nostalgic coming-of-age collection Wounded Electric Youth.
Characterized by a warm, rich sound, Klein’s blend of Americana, folk rock, and indie pop bring to mind such perennial favorites as Wilco’s Summerteeth, Pneumonia by Whiskeytown, and Son Volt’s recent work. The bold rhythm section is nothing short of mid-late Beatles. It may seem familiar, yet in Klein’s hands the sound is uniquely his own.