With her fourth album New Again, Julie Dexter demonstrates refinement and subtlety on an album of seamless jazz, soul, and reggae fusion. Dexter's voice is light and sexy comfortably fitting within the production of herself and writing and production partner, Chicago DJ Steve "Miggedy" Maestro. The album opens with the uplifting "Sunrise" and "Blue Skies" setting the tone for lyrical subjects of growth and love. The standout track is in the title "New Again" where Dexter's vocal tone is confident within the 70s soul influence of its horns. While the album comprises a soothing transition of contemporary jazz and R&B music that is easily enjoyable, its sound is almost comforting to a fault. Dexter is perfectly melodic yet barely emotive on "Broke Up About You", a song about the remnants of a relationship with a married man; and the up-tempo house track, "I Can Make You Dance", is more head-bopping and finger-snapping than an uncontrollable urge to move your body. Even in with its flaws, the music is transparent and feels good - listeners won't have to decipher Dexter's songs through unnecessary vocal acrobatics and overpowering instrumentation. On New Again, Dexter showcases her unique use of simplicity and intimacy without releasing too much control.