Album: Nervous System

Artist: Julia Michaels

Year: 2017

Reviewed By: glueckschmerz

Julia Michaels, who has written several tracks for pop stars such as Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Selena Gomez, Justin Bieber and counting, finally made her singing debut with her mini-album "Nervous System" released on 28th July 2017. Julia Michaels explained the idea of the album, saying "A lot of my songs have to do with the nervous system and things that are stimulated by touch and emotion."

The album consists of seven songs. Many lyrics on this project are very personal, with blunt and specific musings on relationships gone disastrous. She comes across as so much more real than most, especially when she drops lines that are simultaneously ironic and deep.

All of the tracks are incredibly well produced and further explore the pop sound. Her vocals are raw, intimate and fiery which gives the listener a diverse experience.

https://youtu.be/9Ke4480MicU

In "Issues" Julia talks about the complications within her relationship. She's emphasizing the fact that her partner and she both have issues, however at the end of the day they can't stay away from each other. The instrumental of the song is quite simple and suspenseful, which really brings across her powerful and raw vocals. I absolutely love this song!

https://youtu.be/e-WooOrKYwA

"Worst In Me" is one of the most honest tracks. It's about a break-up and questions who was really in fault for the split-up. The song is met with incredible production that starts off as a simple ballad and turns into a midtempo stomper.

https://youtu.be/JqKId2XhIUk

The album ends with the track "Don't Wanna Think" – a beautiful ballad and a heartbreaking break-up song about not knowing what to do next when it's all over.