I lost interest in Jewel’s music after her second album, “Spirit” ’cause like I said before… I didn’t like how she changed directions in her music. She went country and pop so she can fit in the mainstream. I used to be a huge fan but now I think I’m a fan of her music again. For a long while she stayed with the country & pop genre but in this new album, she finally returns to her folk roots. This is the true Jewel that we all want. The folk singer Jewel, not the pop singer Jewel. The Jewel I wanna hear are her mellow acoustic songs with her amazing and face-melting singing. We definitely get that back with her new album.

“Picking Up The Pieces” is a collection of songs she’s been performing live over the years that she never recorded in the studio before. These songs can go way back in the 90’s since her first album, “Pieces of You” which is an album that I still love today. Finally we get the Jewel that we all want. I think this album will be a huge seller and it’s already selling pretty big now. I really hope Jewel stays with the folk genre ’cause I never cared for her pop music. I was disappointed in her that she changed directions in her music just so she can stay in the mainstream and make big money. I was more into her acoustic folky stuff.

This new album by Jewel is pretty amazing stuff, though. I listened to it two times already and it’s recommended. The real Jewel is back and hope she stays this way. Jewel is not a pop star, a folk singer is what she really is.

Kev