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Jess Glynne: Always In Between

Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 19 October 2018

BRITISH BELTER JESS GLYNNE introduced herself to American audiences in 2014 with 'Rather Be', an effervescent slice-of-love giggle that showed off her strong vocals and ability to surrender to pure bliss. On her second full-length, she's once again bridging the gap between bouncy pop-EDM and feisty soul, shaking off the malaise that's struck too many of her playlisted peers in a way that lets Glynne serve as a one-woman rooting crew for herself and, by extension, anyone in need of a peppy pick-me-up.

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