Tessa Rose Jackson's latest album under her own name is a rootsy folk affair that traverses a wide sonic landscape, drawing inspiration from Bert Jansch to REM and Sharon Van Etten. Recorded in rural France, the album, simply titled "The Lighthouse," offers a rawer, richer sound than her previous work as Someone. Here, Jackson delves into themes of ancestry, mortality, and memory.
The album begins with its titular track, which sets the tone for a journey towards a beacon, framed by perfect fifths on guitar, haunting woodwind melodies, and thundering percussion. The death of one of Jackson's mothers informs her lyrics throughout, particularly in "The Bricks That Make the Building," which meditates on the earth that feeds our lives and the breath that helps us sing. Another standout track, "Gently Now," tackles the complexities of grief with a refreshing inquisitive approach.
Production-wise, The Lighthouse feels more pop-infused than her previous work, giving it a spry, confident feel reminiscent of singles by This Is the Kit or Aldous Harding. Jackson's voice is assured but never smug, showcasing a captivating range that soars between delicacy and spirited sprechgesang.
Tracks like "Grace Notes," "Prizefighter," and "By Morning" showcase the album's luminous rebirth, with a piano-led melody in "Grace Notes" arriving like a Paul Simon classic. Jackson's approach to songwriting is poetic and refreshing, making The Lighthouse an essential listen for fans of folk and roots music.
In other releases this month, Irish folk band Ye Vagabonds' album All Tied Together offers slow-burning, moving songs with arresting characters. Adam Weikert's To Whom Ourselves We Owe is a gutsy exploration of traditional songs, while Nomad War Machine and Susan Alcorn's Contra Madre push boundaries with a thrilling blend of pedal steel and death metal.
The album begins with its titular track, which sets the tone for a journey towards a beacon, framed by perfect fifths on guitar, haunting woodwind melodies, and thundering percussion. The death of one of Jackson's mothers informs her lyrics throughout, particularly in "The Bricks That Make the Building," which meditates on the earth that feeds our lives and the breath that helps us sing. Another standout track, "Gently Now," tackles the complexities of grief with a refreshing inquisitive approach.
Production-wise, The Lighthouse feels more pop-infused than her previous work, giving it a spry, confident feel reminiscent of singles by This Is the Kit or Aldous Harding. Jackson's voice is assured but never smug, showcasing a captivating range that soars between delicacy and spirited sprechgesang.
Tracks like "Grace Notes," "Prizefighter," and "By Morning" showcase the album's luminous rebirth, with a piano-led melody in "Grace Notes" arriving like a Paul Simon classic. Jackson's approach to songwriting is poetic and refreshing, making The Lighthouse an essential listen for fans of folk and roots music.
In other releases this month, Irish folk band Ye Vagabonds' album All Tied Together offers slow-burning, moving songs with arresting characters. Adam Weikert's To Whom Ourselves We Owe is a gutsy exploration of traditional songs, while Nomad War Machine and Susan Alcorn's Contra Madre push boundaries with a thrilling blend of pedal steel and death metal.
. I mean, another singer-songwriter trying to tap into their roots and whatnot. It's always gonna sound like someone's grandma's attic when you get down to it, you know? The whole production thing is gonna feel too polished for its own good - all those pop-infused beats are just gonna water down the folk vibes, if you ask me 
. And don't even get me started on how over-the-hill Tessa Rose Jackson's voice sounds... 40 and still trying to be relevant, huh? 
i'm loving the rootsy folk vibes and how she's experimenting with different sounds - from the pop-infused production to those haunting woodwind melodies... her voice is so soulful and expressive too! 
gotta check out the Irish folk band Ye Vagabonds' new album All Tied Together tho, heard it's really moving 
"The Lighthouse" is like a warm hug for your soul, you know? she's got this amazing ability to tap into these deep emotions and turn them into these beautiful, haunting melodies that just make me feel seen 
. and can we talk about her voice?! it's like butter, smooth and rich and just perfect 
. i'm not even kidding, "Gently Now" is like a breath of fresh air - she tackles grief in such a real and relatable way 
. anyway, if you're into folk or roots music at all, you gotta give this one a listen 
. It's like you can feel her emotions pouring out in every song. The production quality is also really well done - it's not too over-the-top but still packs a punch 
. What I love most about this album is how raw and honest it feels, like she's just sharing her thoughts and feelings with us 
. And the diversity of sounds on there, from guitar to woodwind melodies... it's like a musical journey or something 
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The Lighthouse is 
, trust me!
This new album from Tessa Rose Jackson sounds like a real game changer! I mean, she's been part of that Someone project for ages, but now she's out on her own and it's like she's discovered an entire new world of sound 
. I love how it's got these folk roots vibes going on, but at the same time it's still pretty poppy and catchy... like what? This Is the Kit or Aldous Harding, you know? 
And that voice of hers is just insane - so emotive and powerful 
it's like she's singing directly to my soul, you know? The way she explores grief in a really honest way is super refreshing. And can we talk about her voice? 
. It's like she's speaking straight to your soul, but only if your soul is into that whole "dealing with mortality and memory" thing 
. The way she weaves together all those different musical threads is pure magic 
. But honestly, who needs a perfect fifth when you can just have your emotions on full display like Jackson does? 
It's an album that'll make you feel all the feels, but maybe not necessarily for all the right reasons 
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, I'm already on repeat with "Gently Now" - grief and healing in all its messy glory 
and that rural France recording setup gives it this raw, richer sound than ever before 
like "The Bricks That Make the Building" which is all about findin' life in the little things 
her lyrics are so honest and vulnerable, like you can feel the weight of her emotions in every word 
anyone else give this album a spin? 
The whole album has such a rootsy feel to it and its like she's takin over ur emotions with her music 
I luv how she explores themes of ancestry, mortality, and memory in her songs. Its like, real talk fam 
I'm loving Tessa Rose Jackson's new album "The Lighthouse" 
it's insane! I mean, I know there are some great releases coming out this month too, but "The Lighthouse" is definitely at the top of my list right now 
