Jeffrey Brian: Heaven (2010)
In his typically understated way, Jeffrey Brian has been an ardent musical explorer since he parlayed the success of The Jesus Twins with a successful career as solo artist. His songs have incorporated almost every style of American music, including gospel, blues and jazz, as well as reggae, minimalism, salsa and South American folk. But because he's never based an entire album on any one of these, Jeffrey Brian is probably best known for his lyrical profundity and emotional outcry. On Heaven, his first album in three years, Brian completes his decade-long drift away from the pop mainstream with a topical dive into spirituality, politics and controversy.
Recommended if you like
Bob Dylan,
Jimi Hendrix,
U2.