Gentleman Jesse to release second LP, Leaving Atlanta

Few records have instantaneously reeled me in like the fiery, sharp-cutting power-pop of Gentleman Jesse's 2008 debut, the cover of which appropriately paid homage to Elvis Costello's This Year's Model. Songs like "All I Need Tonight (Is You)" and "The Rest of My Days" had touches of everyone from The Exploding Hearts to Paul Collins, all wrapped in Jesse's distinctive musical personality: lyrically playful, rhythmically driven, and overflowing with fearsome and addictive pop hooks. Jesse's been quiet of late. He released two 7"s in 2010, but now it appears we're finally getting that highly anticipated full-length follow-up in Leaving Atlanta. The LP is due out March 20th, but you can listen to snippets of all 13 tracks now over on Midheaven. I don't know about you, but I can't stop playing the sample of album closer "We Got To Get Out Of Here." Get reacquainted with Jesse's goods below via a standout from his debut and a cover of "Connection" from scuzzy Vermont weirdo King Tuff's cult-classic Was Dead.

Gentleman Jesse - "The Rest of My Days" (from Introducing Gentleman Jesse)
Gentleman Jesse - "Connection" (King Tuff cover)