Jordan Lehning, Long Live the Dead

I've long been a fan of Nashville artist / songwriter / producer Jordan Lehning. He's been in a number of great bands over the years but recently shifted his focus to more production work with the occasional solo album finding its way out into the world.

His latest, Long Live the Dead, is no disappointment. I can't quite put my finger on what makes it so enjoyable but his songs seem to carry a light upbeatness anchored by a legitimate melancholy. They also tend to be under 3 minutes; which is a huge benefit for limiting any song from veering anywhere near doldrums.

You can also hear Boonie Tunes, a more ramshackle-y set of songs, and his previous Beatles-y ode, Jordan Sings! at your earliest convenience.