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Review: Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?

May 1, 2023
Review: Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?
Singer and songwriter Kara Jackson released her debut album, “Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?” to most major platforms on April 14. The album provided a somber and poignant listening experience, focusing on themes of grief and loss. “Listening to “Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?’ audiences are met with Jackson’s somber voice, perfectly accompanied by slow and emotional music,” Webmaster Maya Shrivastav wrote. Photo fair use of Kara Jackson

Singer and songwriter Kara Jackson’s debut album, “Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?” is filled with raw emotion and beautiful lyrics.

When listening to poet, singer and songwriter Kara Jackson’s debut album, “Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?” listeners are immediately captivated by the album’s sad, slow and poignant energy.

Jackson, a former U.S. Youth Poet Laureate, released the 13-track album to most major platforms on April 14.

The album consistently follows a solemn tone, with Jackson’s somber voice and slow and passionate lyrics.

“Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?” focuses on the fear of loss and painful aspects of love, especially in songs such as “no fun/party,” which includes lyrics such as “And isn’t that just love? A will to destruct.”

Each song in the album provides a different angle on this theme, from trying to find recognition to experiencing freedom from a difficult relationship. This is accompanied by soft and poignant music that allows listeners to connect to the feelings she expresses. In particular, “no fun/party” and “therapy” stand out for these qualities.

Although the lyrics are incredibly well-written and powerful, audiences should be aware that the album covers several sensitive topics, such as alcohol and drug use and self-harm, particularly in the first track, “recognized.”

Jackson’s uniquely deep and strong voice evokes a wide range of emotion and leaves listeners wondering about the impacts of their own past experiences.

For those looking for an upbeat, energetic album, this debut may not be the best option. However, the album delves deeply into Jackson’s self-discovery and experience as a woman and as a human being.

For those looking for an upbeat, energetic album, this debut may not be the best option. However, the album delves deeply into Jackson’s self-discovery and experience as a woman and as a human being.

Altogether, with its poignant thoughts and meaningful lyrics, “Why Does the Earth Give Us People to Love?” takes listeners on a journey through Jackson’s experience in working to answer the very question she posed in its title.

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Maya Shrivastav is a sophomore at Clarke Central High School in Athens, Georgia. She is the Webmaster for the ODYSSEY Media Group and the Writing Director for the iliad Literary-Art Magazine. Shrivastav looks to tell the stories of the Athens and CCHS community through her writing. In her free time, Shrivastav enjoys creative writing, drawing, gardening, trapeze and reading.

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