Sweet and Wild
Jewel · 2010
39 min · 11 tracks · country music
A tender blend of folk-infused country melodies and introspective lyrics that echo with sincerity and warmth.
Top tracks — play these first
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No Good in Goodbye Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its reflective lyrics about moving on from a painful relationship, encapsulating the album's themes of love and loss.
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Fading — Through haunting melodies and poignant lyrics, this track explores feelings of uncertainty and emotional distance, representing a vulnerable moment on the album.
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One True Thing — This track highlights Jewel’s vocal prowess and emotional depth, offering a heartfelt exploration of love that resonates deeply within the context of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features solid songwriting and production but lacks standout moments that elevate it beyond its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a slower ballad that shifts the album's dynamic.
- Several songs incorporate layered harmonies and acoustic instrumentation, creating a warm, inviting sound throughout.
- The lyrics often reflect personal experiences and introspection, with recurring themes of love and heartache that connect across multiple tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- intimate reflective moments
- emotional storytelling journeys
- warm, soothing background vibes
- short, engaging listening sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry that showcases her return to country, but not a major highlight in her discography.
- Themes
- painful goodbyes· emotional distance· heartfelt love
- Career context
- Released in January 2010, Sweet and Wild marked Jewel's return to country music after a brief foray into pop. This album follows her 2008 release, Perfectly Clear, which was her first full venture into the country genre, solidifying her transition as she embraced her roots more fully in subsequent works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sarah McLachlan· Colbie Caillat· Sheryl Crow
Tracklist
- 1 No Good in Goodbye Start here 3:24
- 2 I Love You Forever 4:24
- 3 Fading 3:34
- 4 What You Are 3:40
- 5 Bad as It Gets 3:53
- 6 Summer Home in Your Arms 2:55
- 7 Stay Here Forever 2:59
- 8 No More Heartaches 2:48
- 9 One True Thing 4:13
- 10 Ten 3:24
- 11 Satisfied 4:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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