Julia Jacklin Releases The Gem

Julia Jacklin has introduced her new album titled The Gem, a project that consists of ten songs. Within the tracklist, the song Brand New features a guitar-heavy folk-rock structure that is similar to various tracks found on the album Crushing. Another selection, God Sometimes, is constructed around an upbeat, guitar-led musical arrangement alongside dense production. In addition, the song Angel Vision demonstrates that Jacklin is capable of delivering a solo performance, while The Hardest Thing juxtaposes her mournful vocals against a catchy melody.

The Gem also incorporates the song I Wish, in which Jacklin describes how she navigated her difficult youth. On this track, The Maes join Jacklin to provide vocal harmonies. Furthermore, the album includes a lighter pop song called Get Away from Me (I Think I’ll Love You Soon). This particular track focuses on a noncommittal romantic relationship that still maintains an emotional pull.

Across the record, The Gem features themes involving Jacklin’s ambivalence regarding her own motivations and her habitual behaviors within relationships. A review of the release indicates that beneath the surface of The Gem, Jacklin actively wrestles with uncertainty as well as possible unprocessed trauma.