Singer-songwriter Garland Jeffreys has had a bit of a resurgence over the past four years after subtly refining the style he originally crafted on his seminal 1973 self-titled solo debut and 1977’s Ghost Writer. A native New Yorker, Jeffreys was close friends with Lou Reed, and their music shares definite similarities—in particular, the constant NYC references, the lyrics reflecting social conflict, and the easy protopunk designation.…
Singer-songwriter Garland Jeffreys has had a bit of a resurgence over the past four years after subtly refining the style he originally crafted on his seminal 1973 self-titled solo debut and 1977’s Ghost Writer. A native New Yorker, Jeffreys was close friends with Lou Reed, and their music shares definite similarities—in particular, the constant NYC references, the lyrics reflecting social conflict, and the easy protopunk designation.…