This Way

Jewel came dangerously close to drowning in her own solemnity and good intentions with her second album, so it comes as a great relief that This Way, her third effort, finds her lightening up and sharpening her focus, creating an album that never feels as somber or polished as Spirit.

This Way trades in the pulpit for more organic fare tailormade for the everygirl.

<p>R&amp;B diva Brandy returns, Cornelius does clever Japanese things with synthesisers and Jewel gets cleaned up. Plus the rest of this week's pop.</p>