Reverie

If you lived in Germany, Kenya and then the United States, you'd have some interesting things to say. For Jann Klose, his album Reverie is his expression that conveys his worldly sensibilities. Very insightful and somewhat ethereal, this album is an easy listen that will sweep you away with a moving orchestra backing the folk-pop melodies composed by Klose. The most striking thing about this album is the use of unusual instruments that may seem out of place, a Portuguese guitar and an accordion for example, but they inexplicably work. Vocally, Jann doesn't have an especially impressive voice, but his forcefully sincere delivery makes up for it. If it's at all possible, this album is both spiritual, tender and funky at the same time. It may seem like an odd combination, but the pairing of things that don't seem like they'd work, but do ? is a big part of what sets this album apart from others.

Stand out tracks: "Hold Me Down," "All These Rivers"