From betrayal and denial to the fear of real love and the struggle to trust your own voice, these emotional fractures shape “The Good The Bad and The Ugliest” the new EP from singer-songwriter Taylor Jules. The record resonates with anyone willing to confront painful silences, misguided choices, and truths that surface too late.
Among its most cutting moments is “Sage Advice.” The track captures the abrupt end of a close friendship, the accusations exchanged, and the damage left in its wake. The chorus goes straight for the jugular: “Maybe I’m better off / you’re fucking crazy after all / You crossed the line, not even a goodbye / You cut me out without a reason why.”
It sends a clear signal that keeping someone close can have a cost. Jules does not frame herself as a flawless victim; she admits she ignored her own judgment out of loyalty. That honesty allows the song to channel anger into something closer to catharsis.
“All Time Low” emerged from one of the most devastating years in Taylor’s life, marked by the destruction of her house, cancer diagnoses in her circle, and a profound physical and emotional toll. The song captures the moment she stops pretending she is fine and finally decides to let everything out.
In “Real Love,” the conflict shifts into a different form. The sound leans toward neo-soul, and the lyrics revolve around an insistent question: “Tell me why, why do I / Always run away from your love?” The song grew out of a friendship that gradually became more complicated. Even when the connection was evident, the timing never seemed to align, leaving the relationship suspended in a state of ambiguity. The track captures the moment when she stops denying her feelings and confronts the question she always runs from when something is real.
“Every Little Moment” celebrates a different kind of love… the bond she shares with her dog, Astro. The song speaks about stability, and although it may sound simple, within the context of the album, it works as a perfect contrast. Against the backdrop of fragile human relationships, this connection feels steadier and more loyal.
Sonically, the EP blends contemporary production with a strong narrative focus. Its greatest strength lies in its thematic coherence. Each track grapples with a different question about what happens when you give too much and receive nothing in return, when you hide your pain until you hit rock bottom, why we run from what is truly authentic, and what it means to love without conditions.
“The Good The Bad and The Ugliest” positions Taylor Jules as a songwriter who understands that growth begins with facing the uncomfortable parts of her story.
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