Are you searching for an album that will take you on an emotional journey? Look no further than ‘Respair’ by Jacko Hooper. This introspective and melancholic masterpiece cuts straight to the core of deep human feelings.
From the opening track, ‘Nowhere’, you’ll be immediately captured. The atmosphere that permeates throughout the album will make you want to close your eyes and escape into your own world. Hooper clearly put his heart and soul into this record – it shines through in every note.
The album is a deeply personal journey that was born out of a mental health crisis Hooper experienced. His vulnerability and honesty about his struggles make the record all the more poignant, as he sought to document every feeling and emotion in order to move past them. The end result is a powerful, emotive work that showcases Hooper’s talent and resilience.
Within the track, ‘To Where We Retreat’, Edie Bens and Josh Trinnaman combine to create an exquisite duet. Their voices blend perfectly, creating a hauntingly beautiful sound that will surely give you goose bumps. Josh Trinnaman’s mixing, done for lifelong friend and collaborator Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds, also stands out in this album’s polished production.
Jacko Hooper’s album ‘Respair’ is an album that speaks to human experience in a profound and beautiful way. It will leave you feeling many emotions but most importantly, connected to something greater than yourself. So if you are ready to take a break from everyday life and let Jacko Hooper take you on an incredible journey that you won’t soon forget.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.