Jewel has sold ten million albums for a reason. She writes songs that are solid and dependable growers with all the hallmarks America looks for when choosing its stars. A tender voice, poetic words, acoustic strummers, moderate rock guitars and a hint of desperate sincerity, all graced with country twangs. 'Down So Long' is all of the above but with an added twist: it's got a chorus that'll devour you whole with its haunting notes and Jewel's sumptuous, innocent vocals. It's just gorgeous.
D.G.

Jewel : Pieces Of UK

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