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8.5
146813
8.5 |
Hot Press
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The Gem finds the singer refining what she does best, while pushing her sound into more daring territory, with a blend of restless energy and bittersweet lyricism
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8.0
146819
8.0 |
Dork
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Closer 'I Wish' is, as is tradition on her albums, a lullaby to her younger self, on which she reflects on pulling through a hard time alone
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8.0
146806
8.0 |
Record Collector
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A jewel. Print edition only
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8.0
146807
8.0 |
Uncut
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What's striking about it is its looseness, even at its most lyrically turbulent
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8.0
146808
8.0 |
Mojo
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The Gem quietly dazzles. Print edition only
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8.0
146810
8.0 |
The Guardian
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Blends mystery and intimacy with luscious pop-rock, bright, upbeat jangle and stripped-back acoustics
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7.0
146811
7.0 |
All Music
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Although it features undermined sentiments like, "I got through, and I’ll be fine/Still I wish someone had been there at the time," it ultimately looks forward. Perhaps most impactful, however, is that The Gem finds an audible comradery in its group performances
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7.0
146821
7.0 |
Spill Magazine
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Reestablishes Julia Jacklin’s spot as one of indie rock’s most intriguing songwriters, but it does lack sonically at moments
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7.0
146814
7.0 |
Far Out
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All in all, the familiarity of The Gem works in the album’s favour
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