Review
Julia Jacklin's "PRE PLEASURE" is a real gut-punch of an album, man. This Aussie singer-songwriter doesn't pull any punches when it comes to laying her soul bare. She's tackling some heavy stuff here - religion, sex, trauma - you name it. But don't think for a second that it's all doom and gloom.
The music on this one is punchy and intense, a bit of a change-up from her earlier stuff. You can really hear it in tracks like "Lydia Wears a Cross" and "I Was Neon". Jacklin's got a way with words that'll have you hanging on every lyric, trust me. And her voice? It's front and center, raw and powerful.
This is Jacklin's third album, and you can tell she's really hitting her stride. She's not afraid to get personal, dealing with some pretty tough subjects in songs like "Love, Try Not To Let Go" and "End Of A Friendship". It's the kind of album that'll have you thinking about your own life and experiences. Critics are loving it too, praising her storytelling skills and the way she tackles universal themes. It's clear Jacklin's making her mark in the indie music scene with this one. - Preston