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Spirit

Jewel · 1998

55 min · 13 tracks · country · folk

A fusion of introspective folk melodies and pop sensibilities wrapped in Jewel's distinctive, emotive vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective late-night reflections
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • emotional storytelling journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Spirit' is Jewel's third studio album, following her breakthrough success with 'Pieces of You' in 1995. At this point, she was solidifying her place in mainstream music while exploring deeper themes in her songwriting, moving beyond the commercial sound of her earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
Sarah McLachlan· Colbie Caillat· Sheryl Crow

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Deep Water 4:16
  • 2 What's Simple Is True 3:35
  • 3 Hands 3:55
  • 4 Kiss the Flame 3:17
  • 5 Down So Long 4:15
  • 6 Innocence Maintained 4:08
  • 7 Jupiter 4:20
  • 8 Fat Boy 2:56
  • 9 Enter From the East 4:04
  • 10 Barcelona 3:55
  • 11 Life Uncommon 4:56
  • 12 Do You 4:22
  • 13 Absence of Fear / This Little Bird 7:25

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata