My Light, My Destroyer

AlbumJul 12 / 202413 songs, 36m 50s96%
Singer-Songwriter Sophisti-Pop Indie Rock
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8.0 / 10

The New York singer’s smoldering, sophisticated songs get a little more cosmic while retaining their characteristic wit and charm.

8.0 / 10

The New York singer’s smoldering, sophisticated songs get a little more cosmic while retaining their characteristic wit and charm.

9 / 10

With My Light, My Destroyer, Cassandra Jenkins emerges from a fertile limbo while committing fully with the moment.

9 / 10

With My Light, My Destroyer, Cassandra Jenkins emerges from a fertile limbo while committing fully with the moment.

8.8 / 10

Cassandra Jenkins deepens her exploration of the self and the universe through affecting, comprehensive songs that template a spiritually healthy existence.

8.8 / 10

Cassandra Jenkins deepens her exploration of the self and the universe through affecting, comprehensive songs that template a spiritually healthy existence.

Cassandra Jenkins stargazes her way into glistening enlightenment on her newest album My Light, My Destroyer.

Cassandra Jenkins stargazes her way into glistening enlightenment on her newest album My Light, My Destroyer.

7 / 10

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8.5 / 10

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Cassandra Jenkins’ third album, My Light, My Destroyer, is an invitation to a world where the everyday and extraordinary intertwine.

8.5 / 10

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Cassandra Jenkins’ third album, My Light, My Destroyer, is an invitation to a world where the everyday and extraordinary intertwine.

8 / 10

For those who discovered Cassandra Jenkins via her breakthrough second album, ‘An Overview on Phenomenal Nature’ - a slow-burning, lockdown comfort

8 / 10

For those who discovered Cassandra Jenkins via her breakthrough second album, ‘An Overview on Phenomenal Nature’ - a slow-burning, lockdown comfort

10 / 10

Cassandra Jenkins – My Light, My Destroyer: Timeless songs around gentle experimentation, thank God for not quitting

10 / 10

Cassandra Jenkins – My Light, My Destroyer: Timeless songs around gentle experimentation, thank God for not quitting

With ‘My Light, My Destroyer,’ Cassandra Jenkins explores a broader range of genres and moods than ever before.

With ‘My Light, My Destroyer,’ Cassandra Jenkins explores a broader range of genres and moods than ever before.

8 / 10

Brimming with cosmic musings and darkened Americana, 'My Light, My Destroyer' earns Cassandra Jenkins a place among the best contemporary singer-songwriters.

8 / 10

Brimming with cosmic musings and darkened Americana, 'My Light, My Destroyer' earns Cassandra Jenkins a place among the best contemporary singer-songwriters.

8.5 / 10

My Light My Destroyer by Cassandra Jenkins album review by Sam Franzini. The artist's LP is now available via Dead Oceans and DSPs

8.5 / 10

My Light My Destroyer by Cassandra Jenkins album review by Sam Franzini. The artist's LP is now available via Dead Oceans and DSPs

​Following her breakthrough in 2021, the singer-songwriter has overcome self-doubt to deliver a diverse album where loneliness is set against cosmic wonder

​Following her breakthrough in 2021, the singer-songwriter has overcome self-doubt to deliver a diverse album where loneliness is set against cosmic wonder

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Album Reviews: Cassandra Jenkins - My Light, My Destroyer

Album Reviews: Cassandra Jenkins - My Light, My Destroyer

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4.0 / 5

Cassandra Jenkins - My Light, My Destroyer review: Knocked on every door, until one opened

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Cassandra Jenkins - My Light, My Destroyer review: Knocked on every door, until one opened

9 / 10

New Yorker's third album finds her still in love's gutter, but staring at the stars with a fresh sense of hope

9 / 10

New Yorker's third album finds her still in love's gutter, but staring at the stars with a fresh sense of hope