Despite two albums praised by critics and colleagues, the average pop lover still does not know Jesca Hoop in 2012. (2007) and (2009) did not bring the desired success and the question is whether her third full-length player will do that. With The House That Jack Built, the American singer / songwriter can count on a lot of support from other, and often more famous, colleagues. That is only right,
… because Hoop is a skilled singer, a good songsmith and also knows how to record the whole interestingly in the studio. In the past she was also allowed to tour with , and . Hope has enough musical qualities to belong to the outside category. But if she was unable to force a breakthrough the previous two times, why now? The great song Dig This Record seems to be a desperate appeal to a large audience to give her music a listen. Something is holding that back. Whatever it is, it is certainly not fair. (JE)more
