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Known for her haunting vocals and introspective lyrics, Blasko delivers an emotional experience with tracks like “The Way” and “Bothering Me.” These songs explore the complexities of letting go, self-reflection, and acceptance, drawing on influences from her upbringing and past experiences. This release is Blasko’s first in six years, produced in Sydney’s Rancom Street Studios with engineer Brent Clark and mixed by Kenny Gilmore (who’s worked with artists like Julia Holter and Weyes Blood)​\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shemakesmusic.co.uk\/news\/sarah-blasko-announces-new-album-i-just-need-to-conquer-this-mountain-and-shares-first-single-video-the-way\/\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5em] !font-medium uppercase bg-[#f4f4f4] !text-token-text-secondary hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary relative top-[-0.094rem]\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"truncate\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlasko describes the creative process for \u003cem\u003eI Just Need to Conquer This Mountain\u003c\/em\u003e as her most relaxed and experimental to date. She collaborated with creatives to craft visuals in a spontaneous, improvised style that she felt captured the album's raw and reflective essence. The album is supported by an Australian tour, allowing fans to experience her new work live across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eListen if you like:\u003c\/strong\u003e Florence + the Machine, PJ Harvey, Sufjan Stevens, or Feist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/strong\u003e Blasko’s album includes references to her childhood Christian faith, which influenced both the themes and lyrical imagery throughout. 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