Julia Jacklin has returned with her fourth studio album, The Gem, released on 25 September 2026 via 4AD. The record made an immediate mark at home, debuting at No. 5 on the ARIA Albums Chart, and critics have greeted it warmly: Metacritic scores the album 81/100 from eight reviews, an aggregate rating the site classifies as "universal acclaim".
Image: Julia Jacklin / 4AD (official music video still)
The Gem Album Details
Album: The Gem
Artist: Julia Jacklin
Release Date: September 25, 2026
Label: 4AD (worldwide) / Remote Control Records (Australia)
Producer: Julia Jacklin, Robert Muinos
Studio: Rat Shack, Melbourne
Length: 34:56
The album was produced by Jacklin together with Robert Muinos and recorded at Rat Shack in Melbourne between December 2024 and December 2025. Its title comes from a bar in Collingwood, Melbourne.
The Gem Tracklist
All ten tracks on the album were written by Julia Jacklin. The full tracklist, in order:
- Brand New
- God Sometimes
- If I Had the Hand of God
- The Hardest Thing
- Angel Vision
- Real Life
- Get Away from Me (I Think I'll Love You Soon)
- You Turned on the Tap
- Walk on Me
- I Wish (featuring The Maes)
Reception & Chart Performance
Critics have embraced The Gem. Metacritic gives the album a score of 81/100 based on eight reviews, placing it in the site's "universal acclaim" range, while The Guardian awarded the record four stars out of five.
The Gem debuted at No. 5 on the ARIA Albums Chart, while also topping both the Australian Albums Chart and the Vinyl Chart, according to official ARIA chart news dated 2 October 2026. The album follows Jacklin's third record, Pre Pleasure (2022), which peaked at No. 2 on the ARIA chart.
Jacklin will take the album on tour across North America, the UK and Europe from October 2026 through 2027.
Official Video
Watch the official music video for "If I Had the Hand Of God":
Julia Jacklin - If I Had The Hand Of God [Official Video]
FAQ
When was The Gem released?
The Gem was released on 25 September 2026 via 4AD worldwide and Remote Control Records in Australia.
What is the full tracklist of The Gem?
The ten tracks are Brand New, God Sometimes, If I Had the Hand of God, The Hardest Thing, Angel Vision, Real Life, Get Away from Me (I Think I'll Love You Soon), You Turned on the Tap, Walk on Me, and I Wish (featuring The Maes).
How did The Gem perform on the charts?
The album debuted at No. 5 on the ARIA Albums Chart and reached No. 1 on both the Australian Albums Chart and the Vinyl Chart.
What are critics saying about The Gem?
The album holds a Metacritic score of 81/100 from eight reviews, rated as "universal acclaim", and The Guardian gave it four out of five stars.
The Gem is out now via 4AD — press play on the official video above and tell us your favourite track.
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