JiuLing’s ‘Something in the Water’ EP is incredibly touching as it tells the stories of love and heartbreak while embodying the strife of letting go and holding on. With six tracks that emanate R&B and Soul, the EP invites listeners to a more vulnerable and emotional side of JiuLing showcasing her narrative. From the start, “Nothing About You” sets an introspective tone with the relatable lines and that introspective mood of the entire EP. The song captures the feeling of longing with JiuLing’s emotive vocals which glide perfectly over the fiddle-rooted melody. A sense of futility can also be felt in “I Want Somebody” as it shifts the tone to a feeling of the ache that comes with unfulfilled desires instead of longing. With heart-melting lyrics delivered with a gentle rhythm, the song dresses the vulnerability in strength giving it the distinct ability to move the listener.
The EP also delivers haunting harmonies and minimalist production in “Heartbroken”, which takes the listener deep into cores of pain accompanied by the melody’s shared sorrow. The songs take a sharp turn with “Drive Me Crazy” with a speedier tempo. The uptick in rhythm creates further frustration which juxtaposes the lyrics while also making it a relatable song for everyone who has felt love and madness in a relationship.
“This Thing Matters” serves this compelling notion of connection. The amusing melody and deeply reflective lyrics compose an affectionate track that envelopes like a warm hug.
Wrapping up the EP, “S.I.T.W” throughout the EP JiuLing masterfully captures the relations between narrative songs, each equally poignant. From the blissful production to the grand chorus, the song portrays the central aspect of the EP, the indiscernible constituent that forms a relationship. This is quite possibly the most powerful song of the EP and fitting for the concluding track on the journey. ‘Something in the Water’ is another brilliant combination of undiluted JiuLing emotion mixed with her conventional style. The sheer emotion she pours into her lyrics makes this EP outstanding for anyone dealing with the deep intricacies of love and loss.
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