Taylor Jules returns with “The Good The Bad and The Ugliest,” an EP that documents rupture, avoidance, confession, and devotion with unfiltered clarity. Across four tracks, she examines friendship fallout, mental collapse, romantic denial, and unconditional love. The project functions as a self-audit. Each song isolates a specific emotional failure point and forces it into plain view, with lyrics that state exactly what they mean.
“Sage Advice” is built around the implosion of a long-standing friendship, and it doesn’t hold back. Lines like “Whatever happened to loyalty/When I dropped everything to give you what you need” lay the grievance bare, while “Take your call a hundred times a day/How’s that not enough?” capture the exhaustion of years of emotional labor. Jules channels both anger and grief, particularly in the admission, “That’s the thing when you say goodbye/to one you never thought to doubt,” reflecting on the heartbreak of betrayal and the lessons learned about trusting her own instincts.
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“All Time Low” shifts the focus inward, examining Jules’ own patterns of deflection. The verses start playfully, touching on lighter struggles like taking a long time to get ready and pushing people away, before opening up to a deeper emotional weight. “Can’t stand to see my own face / I’d rather lie and pretend” cuts through the noise, and the chorus lands with raw honesty, “All time low, I’m drowning all my hopes / I’m dying / I don’t want them to know.” Written after a year marked by family illness, personal turmoil, and sustained stress, the song confronts the cost of suppressing distress.
“Real Love” addresses a different form of avoidance. The narrative tracks years of repressed attraction between close friends and the fear that delayed honesty creates irreversible damage to the friendship. “Put my heart on layaway / Maybe it’s ‘cause I know you feel the same” captures the recognition of both parties, but without a call to action, leaving them in a weird limbo state. The question, “Tell me why I always run away from that real love?” positions the conflict as an internal struggle rather than something anyone could notice or see.
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“Every Little Moment” is a heartfelt tribute to her dog, Astro, and stands as her first positive love song. When Astro’s health started to fail, Taylor’s devotion deepened, and his presence became a source of comfort through anxiety and chronic illness. With “Every little moment with you / Is something I could get used to,” the song celebrates the small, everyday happiness that makes life feel full. Unlike the rest of the EP, it offers a more uplifting message, honoring the love, loyalty, and companionship that Astro gives her every day.
“The Good The Bad and The Ugliest” reminds us that life is full of highs and lows. Friendships fracture, love can be complicated, and mental health can take a hit, but joy and connection can still be found in unexpected places. Whether it’s confronting heartbreak, facing one’s own struggles, or celebrating the quiet companionship of a loyal pet, Taylor Jules captures the messy, beautiful reality of human emotion. This EP is an intimate journey through loss, growth, and devotion, and it’s a record that leaves a lasting impression, one every listener should experience.
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