Julia Jacklin: The Gem review – tender, emotional storytelling of hope and hopelessness
(4AD/Remote Control Records)The Australian musician’s fourth album blends mystery and intimacy with luscious pop-rock, bright, upbeat jangle and stripped-back acousticsJulia Jacklin is an artist of dualities. Over her decade-plus career, the Melbourne singer-songwriter has examined the question of how to be both vulnerable but protected, spiritual but grounded.Her second studio album and commercial breakthrough, 2019’s Crushing, introduced her to an…
(4AD/Remote Control Records)The Australian musician’s fourth album blends mystery and intimacy with luscious pop-rock, bright, upbeat jangle and stripped-back acousticsJulia Jacklin is an artist of dualities. Over her decade-plus career, the Melbourne singer-songwriter has examined the question of how to be both vulnerable but protected, spiritual but grounded.Her second studio album and commercial breakthrough, 2019’s Crushing, introduced her to an…
