Pre Pleasure
Julia Jacklin · 2022
37 min · 10 tracks · art pop
A shimmering blend of introspective lyrics and lush melodies that explore the complexities of love and self-discovery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Love, Try Not to Let Go — This track features a poignant balance of vulnerability and strength, capturing the tension between desire and fear in relationships. Its emotive delivery showcases Jacklin’s lyrical prowess.
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Lydia Wears a Cross — As the opening track, it sets the tone for the album with its reflective lyrics about faith and personal struggle, immediately drawing listeners into Jacklin's world.
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End of a Friendship — This song encapsulates the bittersweet nature of growing apart from someone close, employing vivid imagery that highlights Jacklin's ability to convey complex emotions through simple yet effective storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends introspective lyrics with rich melodies, showcasing strong craftsmanship and emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a steady build in instrumentation, layering strings and synths that create a lush soundscape.
- Several songs incorporate shifts in dynamics, with quieter verses leading into more powerful choruses, enhancing emotional impact.
- The album closes with a track that features sparse instrumentation, allowing the vocals to take center stage and create a reflective atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective reflections on love
- shimmering melodies for contemplation
- short bursts of emotional insight
- late-night self-discovery sessions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer longer immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Pre Pleasure is Julia Jacklin's third studio album, following her critically acclaimed record Crushing from 2019. At this point in her career, she has solidified her presence in the indie music scene, showcasing an evolution in her sound while maintaining her signature confessional songwriting style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phoebe Bridgers· Margaret Glaspy· Lucy Dacus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lydia Wears a Cross 4:02
- 2 Love, Try Not to Let Go 3:44
- 3 Ignore Tenderness 3:08
- 4 I Was Neon 4:03
- 5 Too in Love to Die 3:36
- 6 Less of a Stranger 4:31
- 7 Moviegoer 3:46
- 8 Magic 2:58
- 9 Be Careful With Yourself 3:48
- 10 End of a Friendship 4:23
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