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Jewel - Greatest Hits

Jewel · 2013

65 min · 16 tracks · country music

A melodic tapestry of folk-pop storytelling woven with emotional sincerity and captivating vocal performances.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Who Will Save Your Soul Start here — This track launched Jewel's career, reflecting her signature blend of introspective lyrics and catchy melodies that resonated with listeners seeking authenticity.
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    You Were Meant for Me — A defining hit from her debut album, this song captures the essence of longing and heartbreak through its vivid imagery and relatable narrative.
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    Foolish Games — With its hauntingly beautiful melody and poignant lyrics about unrequited love, this track solidified Jewel's place as a leading voice in the late 90s pop-folk scene.
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    Hands — An anthem of empowerment, this song showcases Jewel's lyrical depth and her ability to inspire listeners through messages of strength and resilience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • heartfelt lyrics for personal connection
  • mid-tempo tracks for easy listening
  • warm melodies for cozy settings
  • nostalgic themes for introspective days

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer fast-paced energetic music
  • seek complex experimental sounds

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Starting Point — Compiles key tracks, showcasing Jewel's evolution for new listeners.
Career context
By the time Jewel released her 'Greatest Hits' in 2013, she had transitioned from a folk sensation in the late 90s to a versatile artist exploring various genres, including country. This compilation came after her seventh studio album, 'Sweet and Wild' (2010), marking a reflective moment in her career where she revisited her most impactful songs.
Stylistic neighbors
Sarah McLachlan· Colbie Caillat· Sheryl Crow

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Foolish Games

    The narrative shifts from personal reflection to a stark confrontation of emotional vulnerability as the narrator grapples with feelings of betrayal.

    This structural choice emphasizes the internal conflict, drawing listeners deeper into the complexity of love and loss.

Tracklist

  • 1 Who Will Save Your Soul Start here 3:59
  • 2 You Were Meant for Me 3:49
  • 3 Foolish Games 4:02
  • 4 Hands 3:56
  • 5 Down So Long 4:15
  • 6 Jupiter (Swallow the Moon) (remix) 3:41
  • 7 Standing Still 4:31
  • 8 Break Me (radio remix) 4:02
  • 9 Intuition 3:48
  • 10 Good Day 3:45
  • 11 Stronger Woman 3:51
  • 12 Somewhere Over the Rainbow 4:24
  • 13 Satisfied 4:08
  • 14 You Were Meant for Me (feat. Pistol Annies) 5:23
  • 15 Foolish Games (feat. Kelly Clarkson) 4:10
  • 16 Two Hearts Breaking 3:45

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