Jewel

The Profile

American singer-songwriter and author who rose to fame in the mid-1990s with the multi-platinum debut Pieces of You. Known for hits like Who Will Save Your Soul, You Were Meant for Me, and Foolish Games; later explored pop and country with albums such as 0304 and Perfectly Clear.

Born in 1974 and raised in Alaska, Jewel (Jewel Kilcher) debuted with Pieces of You (1995), earning multiple Grammy nominations. She published the poetry collection A Night Without Armor (1998). Notable albums include Spirit (1998), This Way (2001), 0304 (2003), Goodbye Alice in Wonderland (2006), Perfectly Clear (2008), and Picking Up the Pieces (2015).

The reviews admire Jewel’s crystalline voice and early, emotionally charged ballads, spotlighting pieces like Hands and Break Me. This Way is praised as versatile pop-folk with rock sparks, while Spirit is viewed as heartfelt and well-sung. 0304 draws sharp criticism for a dance-pop turn, though some nuance its sensuality. Overall: devotion for the songwriter, frustration with the pop pivot.